Tag: safety measures

During the SAFETY4SEA Hamburg Forum 2024, Mark Riggio, Technical Director, BEMA, highlighted the critical importance of Ballast Water Treatment (BWT). He emphasized that while ballast water is indispensable for ensuring ship stability and safety, its proper treatment is crucial in preventing the spread of invasive aquatic species.

Ecological protections at sea are being strengthened by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) through updated regulations governing anti-fouling systems on ships.

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) presents an incident which serves as a precautionary example of the potential hazards associated with improperly depressurizing piping to remove a hydrate.

In the recently published Annual Cargo Theft Report 2023 TT Club and BSI SCREEN Intelligence pinpoint high inflation as a primary macroeconomic driver of cargo crime patterns. The rise in food and beverages as a stolen commodity is one such indicator.

The Maritime Technologies Forum (MTF) has today released a new report exploring the safety considerations for establishing green corridors.

According to Lloyd's Register, the China Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) has issued a notice announcing a special safety inspection period to prevent the failure of ships’ mechanical and electrical equipment.

The Maritime Technologies Forum (MTF) has released guidelines highlighting recommendations for developing and implementing the Safety Management System (SMS) under the International Safety Management (ISM) Code, addressing specifically, potentially more hazardous alternative fuels used on board ships.

To ensure the safety and security of vessels, ship-owners, operators, masters, and affiliated companies are strongly encouraged to prioritize the implementation of rigorous security measures aimed at preventing unauthorized access by stowaways during sea voyages or upon arrival at ports.

As part of their Good Catch series, American P&I has published an alert to inform interested parties about falls from heights which can lead to serious injuries to the head, thorax, abdomen/pelvis, vertebrae and extremities as well as fatalities.

The Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (CDPP), on behalf of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), has successfully prosecuted a ship’s master and shipping company, following a serious accident involving a ship’s pilot in 2023.