The Seafarers’ Charity has released on March 8th (International Women’s Day), a report on the welfare needs of women working on cargo ships.

Celebrated every year on March 8th, International Women’s Day serves both as an honorary day for women, and a reminder of the struggle they encounter due to their gender.

The International Marine Organisation (IMO) Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE 9), occurring from 27th February to 3rd of March, 2023, finalized the 2023 Code of Safety for Diving Systems and the interim guidelines on safe operation of onshore power supply (OPS) service in port for ships engaged on international voyages.

The International Marine Organisation (IMO) Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE 9), that took place from 27th February to 3rd of March, 2023 adopted amendments addressing the ventilation of survival craft for totally enclosed lifeboats. 

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources of Philippines has released a statement claiming that with the help of BRP Hydrographer Ventura, they may have detected the possible site where the sunk vessel Princess Empress is located.

According to the Italian Coast Guard, a fire broke out in the engine room of the Filippo Lippi ferry of Siremar on March 7th, 3 miles southwest of the island of Salina. The Milazzo Coast Guard's CP 818 patrol boat of the Milazzo Coast Guard intervened to rescue 5 passengers who were on board.

In a recent IMCA Safety Flash, a crew member's carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning during oxy-acetylene brazing is highlighted, to draw lessons learned.

The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA), a Safety Flash on a person struck by Yokohama fender, to draw lessons learned. 

As Amogy Inc. released in a statement, the company has announced its plan, during CERAWeek, to present its ammonia-powered, zero-emission tugboat in late 2023. Getting the first ammonia-powered vessel on the water signals a huge milestone in the journey to zero-emissions shipping, as ammonia is predicted to become the leading fuel source for the world’s giant cargo ships by 2050.

Six months after announcing its plans to launch a deck-based containerized hydrogen (H2) energy systems for ships, HAV Hydrogen released a statement on March 7th, on details of the system that has received Approval in Principle (AiP) from DNV.