UK MAIB published its annual report for 2023, reporting that it received 1,592 reports of marine casualties and marine incidents.
Read moreIn recognition of this year’s World Mental Health Day, we have invited industry experts to share their insights on initiatives that could enhance mental health and well-being for seafarers in the workplace.
In an era where digital transformation is reshaping industries across the globe, the maritime sector, known for its deep-rooted traditions, finds itself on the cusp of a technological revolution, argues Paul Munro, Innovation Director at Mintra.
In the absence of psychological safety, team trust remains elusive. One might argue, though that without trust psychological safety is not possible so there is often a “chicken and egg” dilemma.
In the maritime industry, where the environment is often harsh and hierarchical, ensuring the psychological safety of the crew is crucial. But what exactly is psychological safety, and how can you/your company make the best use of it to benefit ship operations and crew well-being?
RightShip has announced a change in its vessel inspection policy, adjusting the age at which inspections are required to address ongoing safety risks in the Dry Bulk and General Cargo sectors.
BIMCO’s Documentary Committee has adopted the AUTOSHIPMAN agreement in response to a growing number of remotely controlled and autonomous ships.
A garbage management plan on board is essential to ensure that waste is properly handled, stored, and disposed of in a responsible and environmentally friendly manner.
Garbage from ships can be just as deadly to marine life as oil or chemicals, IMO highlights. MARPOL Annex V generally prohibits the discharge of all garbage into the sea, except in specific cases clearly outlined in the regulation.
Turkmenistan is stepping up progress towards accession to the Convention on Facilitation of International Maritime Traffic (FAL), with IMO’s support.
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Oxygen-depleting cargoes and materials onboard ships refer to substances that can consume or displace oxygen within confined spaces like cargo holds, leading to hazardous conditions for crew members.
A dead, roadkill animal run over by a car on the highway is a sad and gruesome sight that most people have seen. But did you know there is ocean roadkill as well?
Several organizations have partnered with the Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC) to work on a carbon capture and storage project.
The Swedish Maritime Administration (SMA) has awarded Artemis Technologies a contract to launch a fully electric pilot boat, the first of its kind to be deployed in Nordic waters.
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) has received a new car carrier named POSEIDON HIGHWAY, capable of transporting 7,000 vehicles.
Amadeus Schiffahrts, a subsidiary of HGK Shipping, is adding a new, wind-assisted, river-going coastal vessel called “Amadeus Saffier” to its fleet.
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) provides lessons learned from an incident in which coins were found inserted into CO2 fire fighting cylinders.
Oxygen-depleting cargoes and materials onboard ships refer to substances that can consume or displace oxygen within confined spaces like cargo holds, leading to hazardous conditions for crew members.