Tag: safety measures

A standardized guideline potentially covering all technical e-Navigation services has been agreed in an international committee under International Association and Lighthouse Authorities. The guideline can stand alone, but it is also compatible with the Maritime Cloud.

The third edition of the Tanker Management and Self Assessment – A Best Practice Guide (TMSA 3) will be available from Monday 10th of April. The new version is extended in length (+23% in terms of words) compared with the TMSA 2 with the key focus now being shifted to implementation as the vast majority of the ambiguities of the TMSA 2 has now been cleared.

In this article, Mr. John Wilson, Technical Services Asia, American P&I Club (Hong Kong Office), explains why nickel ore is considered as ‘the world’s most dangerous cargo'.

The Republic of the Marshall Islands Maritime Administrator issued a Marine Safety note, in order to draw attention to shippers, sailing in Yemen, Southern Red Sea and Bab El Madeb strait. This Ship Security Advisory supersedes No. 02-17 and expires on 24 September 2017.

The London P&I Club has released a joint publication, in cooperation with TMC Marine and Bureau Veritas, to provide operational guidance for vessels that carry cargoes which may liquefy. The Club notes that, although significant progress on the issue has been made so far, the liquefaction phenomenon continues to be as relevant today in 2017.

ABS recently collaborated with industry experts and discussed the ABS Rules for Building and Classing Mobile Offshore Drilling Units, with the goal of assuring that Rule requirements align with industry needs.

Gard P&I Club has joined forces with DNV GL to create awareness on the correct use of the watertight doors on board.Based on Gard's analysis of cases involving watertight doors, they have launched an information package identifying the major risks, technical and operational issues, and steps the maritime industry can take to address them.

Trimble and Teledyne Marine announced that Trimble will distribute a branded version of Teledyne's PDS software package for hydrographic survey, construction and dredging operations. The "Trimble Marine Construction Software" will provide accurate measurement and positioning to improve marine construction efficiency and safety.

Due to a mishap from improper testing of a vapor safety relief valve on a compressed air system, the Coast Guard Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance issued a report to remind all those concern of the risks and best practices in conducting or witnessing the testing of relief valves.

ABS issued a recommendation guide for the design and installation of drag anchors and plate anchors for offshore service. The guide includes notes for the site investigation, methodologies for geotechnical design and structural assessment and installation and testing recommendations for drag anchors and plate anchors as well.