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LR: The critical role that fuel quality plays in the maritime industry
Lloyd’s Register (LR) continues to shed light on the evolving marine fuel landscape in its latest FOBAS Fuel Insight report, emphasizing the critical role that fuel quality and regulatory compliance play in the maritime industry.
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Life Onboard
SEAFiT
Mindful Walking: Become aware, savor the sensations
Instead of rushing from one place to another, mindful walking encourages you to focus on the sensations in your body, helping you to notice and appreciate your surroundings.
Stay SEAFiT: Providing First Aid onboard
When assessing a situation where first aid is needed, the first priority is to determine what happened and whether there is ongoing danger.
Psychological Safety matters: How emotions drive engagement
Emotions aren't just personal experiences – they're contagious. They may feel very personal, but everyone can tell when others are happy or angry. Emotions can both guide and derail decision-making processes
Green-Jakobsen: Practical improvement lessons drawn from performance data
In this article, Green Jakobsen delves a bit deeper into the specific example of a finding that impacts performance. They also discuss the practical lessons that we can draw from such performance data.
Interviews
Regulatory Update
Venezuela suspends exports of various metals
According to NorthStandard P&I Club, Venezuelan Mining Corporation (CVM) has announced the immediate suspension of the commercialisation and exportation of a wide range of minerals.
Mexico imposes strict rules over dunnage disposal
Over the past few months, Mexico has implemented stricter regulations regarding the discharge of dunnage, making it increasingly difficult for vessels to dispose of it exclusively in Mexican ports.
Key updates to the Ship Routeing System for the Shanghai Section
The newly enforced "Regulations on Ships’ Routeing System for the Shanghai Section of the Yangtze River (2024)", issued by the Maritime Safety Administration of the People's Republic of China, came into effect on July 15, 2024.
Iraq accedes to the 1992 Fund Convention
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has notified the Director of the IOPC Funds, Gaute Sivertsen, that the Republic of Iraq deposited its instrument of accession to the 1992 Fund Convention on 5 August 2024.
ABS: Use of a power reserve and reactivation of EPL/SHaPOLi
ABS has published guidance on use of a power reserve for overridable propulsion management systems, writes Fei-Yao Li, ABS Senior Principal Surveyor.
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Maripedia
Do you know what Just-in-Time is?
Carriers, ports, terminal operators, and customers all seek to optimize their operations, reduce waiting times, and minimize greenhouse gas emissions. But what is Just-in-Time and how can in help with efficiency?
Do you know what ocean roadkill is?
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?
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Shipping 2030
ICCT: Reducing GHG emissions through sustainable steel production
According to a recent report by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), the shipbuilding industry consumed 33.2 million tonnes of steel in 2021 and 2022, primarily from China, South Korea, and Japan.
ABS delivers hydrogen and wind propulsion reports
A 360-degree analysis of hydrogen as a marine fuel and wind-assisted propulsion are the latest in a series of reports studying alternative fuels and decarbonization technologies for the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) delivered by an ABS-led consortium, including CE Delft and Arcsilea.
Fuel cell and CCS study aims to cut maritime emissions
Lloyd’s Register (LR) is collaborating with energy companies ROTOBOOST and Amogy on a joint development project (JDP) focused on evaluating fuel cell and pre-combustion Carbon Capture Storage (CCS) technologies.
Five-Year deal launched to slash emissions at Port of Long Beach
STAX Engineering has secured a five-year agreement with Toyota Motor North America to provide emissions capture and control services for vessels at Toyota's Port of Long Beach berth, starting in 2025.
Industry actors join forces over ammonia propulsion
At SMM Hamburg 2024, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering EP Division (HD KSOE EcoPhin) and Amogy have announced a strategic partnership to enhance ammonia-powered propulsion solutions.
Lessons Learned
Lessons learned: Make sure CO2 bottle safety pins are removed
The Marine Safety Forum published a Safety Alert on an incident where upon inspection it was discovered that CO2 bottles for the engine room fire suppression system still had their safety pins in.
Maripedia
Do you know what Just-in-Time is?
Carriers, ports, terminal operators, and customers all seek to optimize their operations, reduce waiting times, and minimize greenhouse gas emissions. But what is Just-in-Time and how can in help with efficiency?
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