Tag: safety measures

AMSA published a safety alert, to raise awareness of the risk involved with getting on and off domestic commercial vessels. 

The James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2023 introduces Title 46 amendments for crew safety and combating sexual assault in the maritime industry. 

Gard Club published an overview of best practices, to reduce risks and prevent losses of accidents related to shore pipeline clearing operations. Over-pressurization or overfilling of tanks can cause physical damage, pollution and even personal injuries.

The EEBD have become mandatory under SOLAS amendments for all ships to which the safety equipment certificate is required.

Ships in EU seas should face dissuasive fines not only for oil spills, but also for sewage and garbage discharge, Transport and Tourism Committee MEPs highlights.

In January 2022, DNV published a technical news drawing attention to the latest trend related to propeller shaft aft bearing damage on vessels, typically 10 years or older. As the trend persists, DNV highlights key challenges in detecting early signs of aft bearing damage, emphasizing the need for proactive measures to minimize risks and potential severity of damage.

On 1 June 2022, the latest version of the IMDG Code, Amendment 40-20, came into force. Following, UKP&I and TT have again collaborated to update their publication 'Book it right and pack it tight' which provides key insights for all participants in the freight supply chain responsible for preparing unitised consignments for carriage by sea.

Wärtsilä ANCS, has delivered to Seaspan, the autonomous SmartDock capabilities to the seas. This delivery marks a significant step towards autonomous docking and undocking operations, making maritime activities safer and more efficient.

The seven industry bodies dedicated to container safety, collaborating as the Cargo Integrity Group, highlight an independent study carried out by researchers at Italian University Politecnico di Torino into shipper and forwarder application of the CTU Code, World Shipping Counsil highlights. 

The World Shipping Council (WSC) has released a Whale Chart which offers seafarers critical navigational coordinates and concise graphics to identify routing measures and areas subject to static speed restrictions designed to protect whales and other cetaceans.