Lloyd’s Register (LR) has issued the maritime industry’s inaugural Enhanced Antifouling Type Approval to GIT Coatings. This newly developed approval is expected to establish a benchmark for antifouling coatings, addressing the increasing demand for efficient biofouling management that supports decarbonization initiatives.

James Forsdyke, Managing Director at Lloyd’s Register (LR) Maritime Decarbonisation Hub, states that the most valuable career choice he made was to focus on improving aspects of his professional behavior that needed development. His career growth has resulted from deliberately pushing himself into challenging situations, even when he didn’t feel entirely prepared.

RISK4SEA is thrilled to announce the launch of its redesigned website, delivering a set of intelligent tools that offers free access to real-life data and KPI benchmarks across the Port State Control (PSC) ecosystem. The platform stands as a pioneer in the maritime industry, setting a new standard in PSC performance analytics and insights by extending far beyond traditional benchmarking.

As the maritime industry undergoes radical transformations driven by technological advancements, the need for a workforce equipped with strong soft skills becomes increasingly vital. Panelists at the 2024 Crew Welfare Week emphasized that investing in soft skills training is essential for fostering adaptability, communication, and teamwork among crew members.

Failure to prevent chafing on these hoses can lead to fuel leaks, which may spray onto the engine and ignite, causing a fire, USCG highlighted in a recent Safety Alert.

USCG has issued a Safety Alert to raise awareness of potential hazards with insufficiently inspected compressed air cylinders used in lifeboat self-contained air support systems for fireprotected lifeboats.

A recent Coast Guard investigation into a fatality on a commercial fishing vessel highlights the serious risks of working near open rotary machinery. The incident occurred when the vessel’s operator was manually adjusting a winch's cable guide.

In light of a recent accident, the USCG has issued a Safety Alert to raise awareness about the stability of uninspected commercial vessels and to highlight the importance of ship operators accurately determining and communicating the maximum cargo capacities and safe loading plans to prevent similar tragedies.

The Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) of Singapore has issued a new Shipping Circular detailing revisions to the Maritime Sector Green Initiative (MSGI), which will take effect from 1 January 2025 until 31 December 2027. According to the circular, MPA will offer several incentives to owners of Singapore-registered ships (SRS).

Transport Malta issued a new notice to highlight the potential risks associated with being on board ships, following a recent investigation report. The notice emphasizes the importance of all ships carrying the necessary medical guides to provide advice in case of emergency.