Tag: safety measures

Together in Safety, a consortium of maritime organisations and companies, has launched the 10 Golden Safety Rules to help shipping improve its safety performance.

Since 2020, seven enclosed space entry incidents on RMI-flagged vessels have occurred, resulting in the loss of 11 lives. As such, the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Maritime Administrator issued marine safety advisory to remind vessel managers of the need for continued vigilance regarding enclosed space entry onboard and rescue training.

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has observed a trend of safety incidents that occurred while personnel conducted tank cleaning operations in confined spaces.

The Britannia P&I Club has issued its latest edition of “Risk Watch”, in which includes an article that highlights that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to revolutionise the shipping sector, promising increased efficiency, safety, and environmental sustainability.

Windward has announced a partnership with INTERPOL, The International Criminal Police Organization, to assist in their mission of facilitating a secure maritime environment.

Britannia’s loss prevention department has teamed up with Waves Group to provide practical advice on the widely discussed alternative fuels: Biofuels, Liquefied Natural Gas, Methanol, Ammonia, and Hydrogen.

USCG published a safety alert to raise awareness of lurking hazards caused by discarded munitions, which often contain active explosives or chemical agents.

USCG published a safety alert in which highlights that a very high frequency (VHF) maritime radio transmission on one’s own vessel, or even transmissions by a nearby vessel a football field’s length away (about 136 meters or 445 feet), may block AIS reception for the duration the radio is keyed.

The Britannia P&I Club has issued its latest edition of “Risk Watch”, in which includes an article that highlights best practices for safe carriage of LNG fueled vehicles. 

Three incidents of armed robbery against ships (two CAT 3 incidents and one CAT 4 incident) in Asia were reported to ReCAAP ISC, between 6-12 February 2024.