India Launches New Maritime Hub for Sustainable Shipping Transport
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Lloyd’s Register (LR) has partnered with the Government of India’s Directorate General of Shipping for the design of the Indian Ocean Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Shipping Transport (IOCE-SMarT). The initiative improves the Maritime Training Institute (MTI) in Mumbai, changing it into a hub of maritime excellence in collaboration with the IMO’s global Maritime Technologies […]
8 Trends That Will Affect Aids to Navigation
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AMSA sustains a network of over 480 marine Aids to Navigation (AtoN), in line with international standards, to provide safe navigation in Australian waters. In a current publication, AMSA highlights that AIS AtoN technologies must be replaced with systems that are saved according to modern cybersecurity best practices. AMSA also consults how this new reality will affect […]
Tips for Protecting Your Hearing Onboard
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Neglecting to protect hearing can have severe painful long-term consequences, affecting not just career longevity but the overall life grade of seafarers. Hearing loss can affect communication, safety, and job routine, leading to increased risks on board and potential for misfortunes. By consistently using appropriate hearing protection and adhering to safety guidelines, seafarers can seriously […]
Decrease Speed When in Highly Congested Waters
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The Nautical Institute sketches lessons learned from an incident in which a chemical tanker crashed with a fish transportation vessel (FTV) while navigating through congested waters. In good visibility and in darkness, a chemical tanker was underway at about 13 knots with an OOW and a lookout on the bridge. For several hours, they had […]
Safety Study Grills the Carriage of Charcoal
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Carrying charcoal as cargo has led to 68 fires on containerships in eight years, with a new study issued to try and help stamp out this scourge. The Cargo Incident Notification System (CINS), a safety initiative representing container shipping lines and maritime insurance interests, has published a series of procedures for the safe carriage of […]
Securing Engine Room Safety: Key Considerations
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Given the size and complexity of today’s vessels, issues with engines can quickly escalate into significant disasters. Considering the alarming increase in incidents associated with engine fires and failures in current years, strict adherence to established policies and recognized best practices in engine rooms is more essential than ever. It has been recorded that most fires on […]
TT Club Highlights Ongoing Efforts to Prevent Container Losses
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The TT Club, emphasizes its ongoing commitment to handling the persistent issue of container losses at sea, which fluctuate annually due to extreme weather conditions. As explained, understanding the circumstances that lead to stack collapse and losses overboard incidents is of course important in mitigating the danger. TT applauds the World Shipping Council initiative to […]
Safety Measures for Vessels Carrying Dangerous Cargo to Egyptian Ports
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According to NorthStandard, vessels carrying dangerous cargo to take extra precautions when calling at Egyptian ports, particularly during the current summer months when temperatures are notably high. correspondent Eldib P&I has the below recommendations/measures to secure the protection of vessels and compliance with local regulations when calling at Egyptian ports: 1. Pre-Arrival Notifications: Submit detailed information […]
Improving Boating Safety With AI Technology
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The U.S. Coast Guard has issued the 2023 statistics for recreational boating incidents, revealing a decline in both fatalities and overall incidents, and highlighting the main causes of these accidents. The report identifies the top five contributing factors as; Despite a general decline in fatalities and incidents, alcohol remains the leading cause of fatal accidents, […]
West P&I Club Shares Safety Tips for Seafarers
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According to West P&I Club, from easy steps such as the importance of the right PPE and tools to the value of a safety mindset and the requirement for a constant focus on risk assessment, here are West P&I Club’s tips: Read Also: 1. EMSA: Safety Concerns for Hydrogen-fuelled Ships 2. Hold Cleaning Service in Haldia Port
Revising Chafe Protection to Enhance Safety and Efficiency at Port Hedland
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The Port of Port Hedland, renowned for its commitment to maritime safety, has recently faced critical concerns regarding the use of chafe protection on mooring lines. According to Pilbara Ports Marine Safety Bulletin, while its aims to safeguard mooring lines from wear and tear, its implementation has inadvertently introduced substantial risks, particularly regarding crew safety […]
Paris MoU conducts Focused Inspection Campaign on fire doors
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The Panama Maritime Authority’s General Directorate of Merchant Marine (DCCM) has issued a Marine Notice to notify operators about the new Paris MoU Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) on fire doors. According to the Notice, the Focused Inspection Campaign is established to take place from July 1st to September 30th, 2024, and targets Panamanian-flagged vessels working […]
Container Shipping Rates Snap Weeks of Gains as Restock Rally Fades
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Spot prices for container shipping rates have dropped for the first time in nearly three months, indicating a cooling in demand following US tariffs on Chinese goods and other trade disruptions that caused an earlier-than-usual peak season for restocking. The Drewry World Container Index composite of eight major trade lanes fell 2.2% to $5,806 for […]
Ship owner Declares General Average Over Maersk Frankfurt Fire
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Shippers with cargo on the Maersk Frankfurt, which has endured fires onboard for six days, will receive General Average (GA) notices from the vessel’s owner, Tokei Kaiun, according to the latest update from Maersk. “We have been informed that the vessel owner has decided to declare General Average and has appointed Richards Hogg Lindley as […]