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Statistics show worrying trend of enclosed space related deaths
InterManager’s statistics highlight a worrying trend of seafarers and shore personnel that lose their lives in enclosed spaces accidents.
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Life Onboard
SEAFiT
Book Review: Are we learning from accidents?
“Are We Learning from Accidents?” by Nippin Anand offers a refreshing, in-depth analysis of accident investigations and how organizations can shift from a blame-centric culture to one that fosters learning and continuous improvement.
American Club: Mentoring is a key component in ensuring seafarers maintain mental fitness
The American Club's main priorities for loss prevention over the next five years focus on wellness, mental health, anti-harassment measures, and mentorship programs to attract and retain skilled seafarers, key experts from the Club argue.
Alcohol onboard: Striking a balance is crucial
According to the STCW, any level of alcohol consumption by crew members on board a ship has implications for the safety of the vessel, the crew and any passengers. Even small quantities of alcohol have been shown to sufficiently impair judgment and increase the risk of accidents.
Why teamwork is important in the workplace
Today, more than ever, teamwork is increasingly recognized as an essential skill to foster collaboration, deepen trust, promote engagement, and manage the never-ending process of change in organizations and on teams. In fact, when teamwork is present, people step forward and do their best work, together, efficiently.
Interviews
Regulatory Update
DNV issues class notations for autonomous vessels
DNV has launched a new family of class notations, Autonomous and Remotely Operated Ships (AROS), providing a framework for how autoremote vessels can achieve equivalent or higher safety compared to conventional vessels.
OFAC eases sanctions against Syria
The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has issued Syria General License (GL) 24 to expand authorizations for activities and transactions in Syria.
NOAA withdraws proposed regulation for North Atlantic whales
NOAA Fisheries has formally withdrawn its proposed rule aimed at reducing vessel strikes on North Atlantic right whales.
Liberia: Houston’s new requirement for rudder angle indicators
Houston restricts navigation to daylight hours for widebody container vessels without an all-round rudder angle indicator.
IACS issues Onshore Power Supply framework
The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has published recommendation, Rec. 182, a comprehensive framework to support the effective adoption of Onshore Power Supply (OPS) systems.
Fraudulent ship registries continue to plague global shipping
A new submission to IMO's Legal Committee made by twenty one nations, presents measures to prevent unlawful practices associated with the fraudulent registration and fraudulent registries of ships.
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High-quality case management for ill crew: A West Nile virus case study
In the maritime industry, the health and safety of crew members are of paramount importance. When a crew member presents...
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Maripedia
Do you know what P&I stands for?
While marine insurance companies offer "hull and machinery" coverage for shipowners and cargo insurance for cargo owners, a P&I club covers broader, open-ended risks.
Do you know what a Ship Security Plan includes?
In an era where maritime security is paramount, a Ship Security Plan (SSP) stands as a bulwark against potential threats to vessels and their crews. But what exactly does an SSP entail?
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Shipping 2030
GMS: Ergonomics & safe manual handling in ship recycling yards
GMS released a briefing on practical strategies, recent training outcomes, and insights about safer operations in ship recycling yards.
UK invests additional £30 million in clean maritime technologies
The United Kingdom allocated £30 million for decarbonisation in the maritime sector in latest round of the CDMC.
MERC: Efficiency measures are crucial for IMO’s mid-term GHG goals
A new publication from the Maritime Emissions Reduction Centre (MERC) emphasizes that efficiency measures are essential for the existing fleet to comply with the IMO's Mid-Term GHG reduction targets.
World’s first co-loaded ammonia and propane shipment completed
Trafigura and CF Industries have announced the completion of the first co-loaded ammonia and propane shipment operation of its kind.
Solvang equips vessel with full-scale carbon capture system
Solvang announced that it equipped its vessel Clipper Eris with a full-scale carbon capture facility ready for pilot testing.
Lessons Learned
Lessons learned: Even mundane trips can cause injuries
The Nautical Institute has drawn lessons learned from an incident where an engineer conducting a safety round in the engine room tripped over a loose pipe hidden by a welding curtain.
Maripedia
Do you know what P&I stands for?
While marine insurance companies offer "hull and machinery" coverage for shipowners and cargo insurance for cargo owners, a P&I club covers broader, open-ended risks.
