Tag: safety measures

The 4th SAFETY4SEA London Forum took place on Wednesday 18th of September 2024 at the Ocean Suite of ICS Maritime Hub, London, UK.

Opening this week’s International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) annual conference in Berlin (Germany), President Frédéric Denèfle focused on how change was likely to impact on all lines of marine insurance business.

According to American Club, the ingress of seawater through leaking hatch covers remains one of the most significant causes of cargo damage aboard dry cargo vessels.

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is urging all recreational boaters and commercial vessel operators to prioritize safety by wearing lifejackets, as part of a new initiative aimed at reducing drowning deaths.

Following the announcement of the new Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) by the Riyadh MoU on ship lifting appliances, SQE MARINE consulting firm issued a circular to provide guidance on how to comply with the requirements. The campaign began on 1 September 2024 and will run until 30 November 2024.

The Cargo Integrity Group (CIG) commends the recent circular issued by the China Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) following the explosion incident involving the vessel "YM Mobility" on August 9, 2024, at Ningbo-Zhoushan Port.

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has observed a trend of safety incidents related to improper use of alternative cutting devices.

DNV has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Mumbai Port Sustainability Foundation (MPSF), to cooperate on activities and projects related to decarbonization, digitalization, emissions management, and safety.

The TT Club, emphasizes its ongoing commitment to addressing the persistent issue of container losses at sea, which fluctuate annually due to severe weather conditions.

A recent safety alert from the U.S. Coast Guard highlights a tragic marine diesel fuel tank explosion on an uninspected commercial fishing vessel in Hawaii.