Tag: safety measures

On 7th July, Shiling containership departs New Zeland after being detained for three months due to numerous breakdowns that raised heightened safety concerns. 

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued an investigation report regarding the flooding and sinking of fishing vessel Grace Marie, on 8th July 2022.

Windward Risk in its quarterly reports, refers to the all risk at sea, offering an overview of any emerging behavioral trends in developing hubs prone to illicit activity.

SAFETY4SEA is pleased to announce the distinguished shortlisted nominees for the 2023 SAFETY4SEA Awards, following an online nomination process, initiated a few months ahead within the scope of fostering Safety Excellence & Sustainable Shipping. 

Arnt Stensen, Senior Claims Executive and Technical Manager at Skuld, has warned members that cargo samples held significant importance in protecting tanker ship owners against potential cargo claims, which necessitated the utmost care in their proper handling.

During the 2023 Crew Welfare Week, Dr. Christian Lubaton, Medical Director, Nordic Medical Clinic, stressed that a seafarer who is psychologically distressed is not safe for all people onboard and suggested a three-step framework for seafarers’ mental health.

The Panama Maritime Authority has updated Merchant Marine Notice 07/2021, providing a standard guide of facts in cases of theft and sexual assault onboard Panama-flagged ships, as well as guidance in case of natural death or homicide onboard.

SAFETY4SEA invited Veronika Aspelund, Vice President for Moorins Solutions at Wilhelmsen Ships Service in Oslo, to share her thoughts on key challenges related to mooring operations and what the industry should be doing to ensure safer mooring today and in the future.

Paris MoU has published a guidance for PSC authorities to advise about actions taken in case of a detention onboard during a PSC inspection.

According to speakers on a joint webinar by the International Cargo Handling Coordination Association (ICHCA) and Port Technology International, technological innovation must be supported by buy-in and staff training from all port users and stakeholders to promote safety.