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Cargo Integrity Group highlights fire risks from reactive cargoes
The industry bodies of the Cargo Integrity Group expand on their concerns relating to cargoes that can catch fire and cause significant damage and casualties under certain conditions.
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Life Onboard
SEAFiT
Stay SEAFiT: How to embrace healthy eating
Maintaining healthy eating supports the prevention of malnutrition and non-communicable illnesses like diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and cancer. Poor eating habits and a sedentary lifestyle are among the top global health risks.
Balanced life improves mental health
The ability to identify stress, manage stress and balance your life is very important to anyone’s mental health, but crucial for the survival of the seafarer, stresses Jamie McNamara, Claims Executive, The American P&I Club.
Too important to be routine: Enhancing Master and Chief Engineer performance appraisals
Green-Jakobsen highlights that in the maritime industry, the performance appraisal of senior vessel officers – specifically the Master and Chief Engineer – is perhaps the most critical component of effective performance management.
Don’t eat in response to your emotions: How to avoid Emotional Eating
Ever notice how stress makes you feel hungry? It’s not just in your mind. Often, the strongest food cravings strike when you're at your most emotionally vulnerable. You might turn to food for comfort, whether consciously or unconsciously. When you eat to cope with difficult emotions, it's known as emotional eating.
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Regulatory Update
ILO adopts new set of amendments to the MLC
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has adopted a new set of amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC), marking a significant step forward in safeguarding the rights and welfare of seafarers.
Italy publishes guidelines for STS bunkering of LNG and bio-LNG
The use of LNG and Bio-LNG in the maritime sector has recently gained significant momentum, as natural gas presents an immediate solution for diversifying traditional fuels.
Implementing the Hong Kong Convention: Key considerations
The Hong Kong Convention promises to reshape ship recycling practices worldwide by imposing stringent environmental, health, and safety standards—particularly targeting regions like South Asia where the majority of ship recycling takes place, argues Rohith Agarwal, Managing Partner at GUIDESHIP CONSULTING SERVICES LLP.
EU develops strategy to boost Black Sea security and stability
On 29 May, the EU announced that it is putting forward a new strategy for a stable and secure Black Sea region.
New EU ship insurance reporting requirements enter into force
The Swedish Club has informed on the new EU insurance reporting requirements for vessels entering EU waters.
MPA Singapore: Strengthening ECDIS and ENP competency
MPA Singapore has issued guidance encouraging ship owners, managers, masters, and deck officers to enhance their understanding and use of ECDIS and Electronic Nautical Publications (ENPs) to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant navigation practices.
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Achilles: Improving supply chain transparency can have a bottom line benefit
Shipowners and operators are under pressure to validate their suppliers’ performance and can lower costs and save time in the process, writes Paul Stanley, CEO, Achilles.
Read moreDetailsGlobal impact: Women leaders driving change and innovation at Chevron
This article highlights five remarkable women at Chevron. Each brings these essential qualities to their work, driving progress within the company and for its clients
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Maripedia
Do you know how popcorn can save the marine environment?
While it may sound unusual, popcorn plays a crucial role in oil spill prevention exercises, offering an innovative way to protect the marine environment.
Do you know what LRIT is?
Long Range Identification & Tracking (LRIT) is a system which requires applicable ships to transmit their identity and position every 6 hours.
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Shipping 2030
EU Commissioner for Transport outlines shipping strategy
During a working lunch at the Piraeus Marine Club on 12 June in Greece, the European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, Apostolos Tzitzikostas, outlined a strategic vision to boost the competitiveness and sustainability of European shipping.
Shanghai Electric to deliver China’s first batch of green methanol
Shanghai Electric has announced that its integrated green methanol demonstration project in Taonan, Jilin province, is set to be completed and deliver its first batch of green methanol by July 2025.
Major stakeholders shake hands over lco2 carriers
Petronas CCS Ventures (PCCSV), MISC Berhad, and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) have formed a joint venture named Jules Nautica Sdn. Bhd. to lead the development and ownership of liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO₂) carriers.
Egypt reaches agreements to buy up to 160 cargoes of LNG
Egypt has reached agreements with several energy firms and trading houses to buy 150 to 160 cargoes of liquefied natural gas, as it ramps up purchases to meet power demands despite strained government finances.
Zhoushan streamlines international ships clearance post-bunkering
China's bunkering hub Zhoushan introduced on 13 June a streamlined customs clearance system for international vessels after bunkering, aiming to cut port time and boost efficiency.
Lessons Learned
Lessons learned: Regularly inspect critical components
BSEE draws lessons learned from an incident where the fatigue cracking of ¾-inch pipe nipple led to offshore gas release.
Maripedia
Do you know how popcorn can save the marine environment?
While it may sound unusual, popcorn plays a crucial role in oil spill prevention exercises, offering an innovative way to protect the marine environment.
