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Transport Malta Investigation: Crew member injured during maintenance
Transport Malta’s Marine Safety Investigation Unit has issued an investigation report into an incident where a third engineer on a container vessel was seriously injured in the engine room.
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SEAFiT
Book Review: The 8 forms of wealth
Robin Sharma’s book redefines the concept of wealth, focusing on a holistic approach towards what truly matters in life: personal growth, meaningful relationships, and living with purpose.
Gender Diversity in Maritime: Positive strides made but challenges still exist
The maritime industry has historically been male-dominated. However, as times change and the world progresses, fostering a welcoming environment for women onboard can greatly benefit the industry.
Positive Reflection: How to train yourself to reframe negative thoughts
They say it takes only one positive thought to replace a negative one. Negative self-talk or thoughts is something we've all experienced at some point—it easily creeps in. Its persistent presence can be dangerous, continually undermining our self-esteem and thwarting our aspirations for success.
UK MCA: Four key steps to improve your situational awareness
As part of their Leading for Safety guidelines, the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (UK MCA) presents key steps on how one might enhance their situational awareness.
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Regulatory Update
LR: New requirements for SEEMP Part III Company Audits
Lloyd's Register (LR) has issued a publication to inform on the new requirements regarding SEEMP Part III Company Audits.
NorthStandard: Comprehensive overview of scrubber regulations
The NorthStandard P&I Club, in collaboration with the Clean Shipping Alliance, has compiled this overview summarizing the current restrictions and conditions on open-loop scrubber discharge across global ports.
WSC: EU Transport Commissioner key for secure supply chains
WSC stated that Apostolos Tzitzikostas, has a pivotal role in securing supply chains and decarbonizing the shipping sector.
CCCS recommends 5-year renewal of the Block Exemption Order
CCCS has recommended to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry to renew the Competition Order for a five-year period.
Cefor issues sanctions due diligence questionnaire
Cefor issued a questionnaire, containing questions as part of the due diligence process for high risk voyages in relation to sanctions.
DNV: Key steps to avoid inaccurate sulphur emissions readings
DNV has issued an alert to address the fact that vessels face unexpected port issues from inaccurate sulphur emissions readings due to poorly maintained exhaust gas analyzers.
In the current
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IN THE CURRENT
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 happens with animal carcasses onboard?
Animal carcasses generated during the normal operation of a ship are permitted to be discharged into the sea complying with the provisions of MARPOL Annex V and taking into account the guidelines developed by the IMO.
Do you know how many Emergency Escape Breathing Devices are required onboard?
The EEBD have become mandatory under SOLAS amendments for all ships to which the safety equipment certificate is required.
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Fuella signs with the Port of Pecém for ammonia project
Fuella has signed an agreement with the Port of Pecém (Complexo do Pecém) in Ceará, Brazil, for a large-scale green ammonia project.
Companies shake hands for French floating terminal for hydrogen
Höegh Evi has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the port of Port-La Nouvelle to develop a floating terminal for hydrogen imports.
Hapag-Lloyd christens dual-fuel flagship vessel
Hapag-Lloyd christened the LNG dual-fuel Hamburg Express, the eponymous flagship of Hapag-Lloyd’s Hamburg Express class.
Offshore vessel provider orders methanol-ready ships
Sea1 Offshore announced that it has ordered two new next generation Offshore Energy Support Vessels from the Chinese shipyard Cosco Shipping.
Lessons Learned
Lessons learned: Be aware of the limitations of the equipment
IMCA draws lessons learned from an incident in which a sheave and clump weight fell during wind turbine installation, nearly injuring workers and damaging equipment.
Maripedia
Do you know what happens with animal carcasses onboard?
Animal carcasses generated during the normal operation of a ship are permitted to be discharged into the sea complying with the provisions of MARPOL Annex V and taking into account the guidelines developed by the IMO.
