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A joint industry project on jacking system maintenance and inspection has resulted in a new DNV GL Recommended Practice

Increasing awareness of safe practices at sea The Safety@Sea Singapore campaign was launched at Marina South Pier. Led by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), the campaign is an industry-wide effort to increase awareness of safe practices and inculcate a safety-first culture at sea.The Port of Singapore sees over 130,000 vessels calling annually. The size of vessels also increase each year, with annual vessel arrival tonnage hitting a record high of 2.33 billion gross tons in 2013. The number of major incidents over the last few years have remained low, with an average of about 0.012 and 0.016 incidents per 1,000 vessel movements in the port waters and Singapore Strait respectively. There were 13 major incidents in 2011, 8 in 2012, and 6 in 2013.Mr Andrew Tan, Chief Executive, MPA said, "Singapore is the world's busiest port in terms of vessel arrival tonnage, and is located along a vital shipping lane and one of the world's busiest waterways. The Safety@Sea Singapore campaign focuses on the human element in marine incidents, we want to safeguard against complacency, raise safety standards, and get everyone in the community to do their part."The logo of the Safety@Sea Singapore campaign was launched by ...

DNV GL is launching a new Recommended Practice on LNG Bunkering in the Middle East & South Asia. The launch in Doha is in conjunction with Qatar's announcement

In 2014 the EU assumed the chairmanship of the Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia. Deputy Secretary General of the EEAS, Maciej Popowski, explains the importance of the Contact Group and the remarkable success achieved in the fight against piracy.

DNV GL, announced the launch of its guideline "Subsea power cables in shallow water renewable energy applications" (DNV-RP-J301), which provides a comprehensive review of subsea power cable practice and advice for managing the risk commonly associated with the cables

Group performance highlights The AP Moller- Maersk Group, a world-wide conglomerate with core focus on shipping and oil & gas, has released its Sustainability Report for 2013. Maersk employs approximately 89,000 people, operate in 135 countries and are headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark.Maersk's Sustainability Report includes group performance highlights during last year. 2013 Group's performance focused on the following key issues:SafetyReducing impact on the climate and environmentMitigating oil spillsHow Maersk works with human rightsFighting bribery and facilitation paymentsLifting supply chain sustainabilityAiming for a better gender and nationality balanceImplementing the Group labour principles locallyInvesting in business continuity and local developmentResponsible approach to tax Nils S.Andersen, CEO of the A.P. Moller- Maersk Group states about Maersk's sustainability strategy: ''We are pursuing ways tounlock growth for societyand the Group by addressingsome of the key sustainabilitychallenges we share withmany of the countries inwhich we operate."''Climate change is a challenge we sharewith the global society. We will continueour work to reduce our footprint andsupport the development of efficientsupply chains. Our goal is to remain atthe forefront of cost and energy-efficienttransport.'', Mr Andersen also comments about energy efficiency and climate.Maersk's data in 20134 fatal accidents17% relative CO2 reduction 2010-2013 (9% reduction in 2013)4.1 million tonnes decrease of ...

The UK MAIB issued this year Safety Digest including lessons learnt from maritime accidents. One incident draws the attention on pilot boat fire where disaster prevented by swift actions.

The UK MAIB issued this year Safety Digest including lessons learnt from maritime accidents. Two incidents draw the attention on best and worst practices of bridge team management

KPI Association Limited pioneered originally by ship management association InterManager

Lars Petter Blikom has recenly posted on DNV GL blog for LNG - Energy of the future an article providing guidance on how to calculate safety zones for LNG bunkering