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The new coronavirus (COVID-19) has cost the lives of more than 5,424,000 while confirmed cases exceed 284,000,000.

The 2021 SAFETY4SEA Forum took place virtually from 19 to 21 of October 2021, focusing on key safety issues and latest updates of the regulatory agenda for the maritime industry which is currently facing challenging times due to the pandemic.

The Sustainable Shipping Initiative (SSI) launched a new report, titled "Defining sustainability criteria for marine fuels", outlining fifteen issues, principles and criteria that provide guidance on the sustainability of marine fuels under consideration for shipping’s decarbonisation.

Are there really skills that require zero talent? Well, the reality lies in between yes and no. While these skills do not require the mainstream definition of talent, they do require punctuality; and this is a skill many are struggling with. 

It is known that the COVID-19 pandemic has influenced work-life balance, due to the new normal of remote working era.

In a recent report, Intertanko outlines the plans and procedures to be put in place to prepare a ship for shore personnel to come on board and to protect seafarers from the dangers posed by COVID-19.

In the latest series of Safety Flashes, IMCA summarizes two cases where the fire-fighting equipment was not in an appropriate condition.

In the wake of Hurricane Ida, US Coast Guard announced that is investigating nearly 350 reports of oil spills in and along the U.S. Gulf of Mexico.

The first LNG dual-fuel VLCC started sea trials before its entry into service. The vessel meets next generation safety and environmental regulations and is an effort by shipowners to meet near-term environmental regulations.

Container caught fire after explosion in cargo hold of container ship MORNING VINAFCO, docked at Ben Nghe, Ho Chin Minh, Vietnam, in the afternoon Sep 4.