Tag: seafarer safety

A fire and explosion on Petrobras’ Cherne 1 platform in Brazil’s Campos Basin injured 11 workers on 21 April.

The 4th SAFETY4SEA Manila Forum successfully took place on Thursday 3rd of April 2025, at the Sheraton Manila Hotel, Philippines, where experts gathered to share insights on maritime safety. Throughout the event's discussions, it became clear that maritime safety is not optional but a fundamental necessity for advancing operations.

MMMCZCS and the Decarb Hub released a summary of the collective findings of the entire Ammonia as Fuel - Competencies and Training project.

Gard Club highlights the issue of serious scrap metal fires and whether the IMSBC Code is adequately addressing the risks. 

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Co. SA stated that its vessels will continue traveling around the Cape of Good Hope until further notice.

ITF urged Houthis to halt attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea, to de-escalate threats to shipping and release seafarers held hostage.

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) issued an alert regarding hot work procedures & implementing robust lockout/tagout programs.

On 23 December 12 of the 21 crewmembers from the DEBI, a vessel seized by Indian authorities a year ago, were allowed to leave.

The UK P&I Club has been aware of a number of incidents, involving coal cargoes from the East coast of the USA, which were emitting dangerously high levels of methane.

U.S. Coast Guard Station Mayport responded to a vessel fire that occurred in the engine room of the Stuyvesant near St. John’s River.