Tag: maritime safety

The Norwegian Maritime Authority has reported an increase in the number of incidents involving commercial vessels in the past year.

Gard Club highlights the issue of serious scrap metal fires and whether the IMSBC Code is adequately addressing the risks. 

WSC, IGP&I and TT Club created a guide to ensure shippers are well informed about IMDG Code changes regarding charcoal.

According to Ambrey, four armed individuals with knives boarded a bulk carrier in 7 January while traveling through the Singapore Strait.

The Port of Abidjan in Côte d'Ivoire decided to keep a vessel carrying ammonium nitrate offshore while it addresses safety concerns.

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) issued a safety alert regarding the discovery of counterfeit pilot ladders during a PSC examination.

The Marine Department (MD) and the Hong Kong Police Force on 27 December mounted a publicity campaign on the Marine Safety Ordinance.

During the MSC 109 safety and security issues were on top of the agenda with the Committee noting updates and key developments.

IMO Secretary-General, Arsenio Dominguez, opened the 109th session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 109) on 2 December addressing urgent maritime safety concerns and strategic goals for the IMO.

The International Group of P&I Clubs and the Canadian Coast Guard announced that they signed MoU regarding maritime casualties and incidents.