Tag: Alert!

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued guidance to vessels arriving from Asian Gypsy Moth (AGM) regulated areas. 

Cyprus issued a safety alert focusing on the security of crew and vessels approaching ports and countries where civil conflict takes place.

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Oman has extended the closure of commercial activities and the 5pm-4am ban on individual and vehicle movement until Saturday 31 July.

Shipments of iron ore fines (IOF) from Pepel Port, Sierra Leone is on the increase, and vessels loading this cargo should be alert to the risks of liquefaction, as North P&I club urged.

Lifeboats are designed to save lives, but over the years there have been many serious casualties, as Gard Club explained.

The USCG Commandant, Adm. Karl Schultz, launched a marine bulletin reminding all coast guard military personnel that the use, possession, manufacture, or distribution of marijuana is a violation of federal law and the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). The rule goes into effect immediately, and violations are punishable by up to two years of confinement, forfeiture of all pay and dishonorable discharge. 

The West of England Club announced that it kept on receiving frequent shortage claims involving bagged food cargoes, mostly rice and sugar, being discharged in West African ports. Food is attractive to pilferers as it can easily be removed from a vessel either for consumption, for gifting to others or for sale.

The US Coast Guard cooperates with the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) to ensure alignment regarding training for mariners working on ferry vessels that transport HAZMAT. Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) found in 49 CFR Parts 171-180 govern ferry vessels that transport hazardous materials.

The Alert! project By The Nautical Institute is the winner of the SAFETY4SEA Initiative Award for this year. Capt. Nikos Aslanis, Chairman of The Nautical Institute Hellenic Branch, Alert! talks about the successful project, which has changed for the better industry's perception on the human element by addressing key issues and enhancing awareness.

Lloyd’s Register Foundation and The Nautical Institute have joined forces to produce a special limited edition bound set of all 40 issues of the Alert! human element bulletin, a global educational resource on the human element. From the beginning the project has “raised awareness” of maritime professionals across the industry to human element issues.