Tag: maritime safety

PMA has implemented Precheck, a screening process that aims to ensure only compliant vessels join the Panama Ship Registry.

A training session led by IMO was held in Comoros (7-11 April) to strengthen PSC capabilities and support maritime safety in the region.

The UK’s Department for Transport (DfT) published on 15 April the updated Port & Marine Facilities Safety Code.

More than 160 people were reported dead or missing in maritime incidents in South Korea last year, according to government data.

The SEA-CARE working group concluded its third session in February by confirming commitments to share key data to secure common objectives.

The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a safety alert regarding defective heat detectors discovered during an engine room fire investigation.

More than 70 delegates from the Asia-Pacific and Indian Ocean regions gathered on the Gold Coast, Queensland, from 24 to 28 February for a joint seminar focused on improving maritime safety.

IMO conducted a workshop in Kenya to boost search and rescue capabilities in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden area.

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.