Newbuilding orderbooks reach historically low levels
Newbuilding orderbooks have reached historically low levels relative to existing fleets, with the dry bulk carrier sector being one of the most extreme examples.
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UK issues updated Code of safe working practices focusing on seafarers onboard UK registered ships
The UK launched the 2020 amendment Code of safe working practices for merchant seafarers focusing on improving the health and safety of the crew primarily on board UK registered ships.
India issues new bill to replace Merchant Shipping Act 1958
Indian Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways plans to repeal and replace the “Merchant Shipping Act, 1958”, as it has recently issued a draft of the Merchant Shipping Bill, 2020 for public consultation.
New report focuses on the importance of employee mental health
Nottingham Business School at Nottingham Trent University released ‘Psychological Wellbeing and Safety in a Global Context: A Rapid Evidence Assessment’. The project aims to develop a greater understanding of the occupational factors that contribute to the mental health crisis, and recommend effective interventions.
1090 accidents to UK vessels or in UK coastal waters in 2019
UK MAIB publishes the marine accidents statistics for 2019, reporting 1090 accidents to UK vessels or in UK coastal waters.
Study urges for restriction or ban of scrubber discharges
A study by the International Council on Clean Transportation is suggesting individual governments to take unilateral action to restrict or ban scrubber discharges from both open-loop and closed-loop systems.
New bulk carrier ventilation guide launched
INTERCARGO, The Standard Club and DNV GL jointly announced the launch of a new ventilation guide, highlighting the importance of proper ventilation for enhanced safety onboard bulk cargoes and the different ventilation requirements that exist. The guide covers the main aspects on how and when to ventilate to control of humidity and to remove flammable and toxic gases released from cargoes.
Paris MoU report on CIC 2019: 48 ship detentions and 526 deficiencies
Paris MoU issued its official report on the 2019 Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Emergency Systems and Procedures. A total of 48 ships were detained as a direct result of the CIC.
BPA: Five priorities to boost port connectivity in the post COVID-19 era
The British Ports Association (BPA) has outlined the case for targeting transport spending on freight-based projects, to unlock growth in the economy and stimulate the economy post-COVID-19.
Incidents in Singapore Strait increased by 43% in Jan-Nov 2020, report finds
The 33 incidents of robbery and theft against ships in Singapore Strait during January-November 2020 represent a 43% increase compared to the 23 incidents in January-November 2019, a new special report by ReCAAP ISC warns.
