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In 2020, US Coast Guard Marine Inspectors conducted 18,414 inspections on US-flagged vessels and identified 27,087 deficiencies, resulting in 63 Flag State detentions, according to the USCG 2020 Flag State Control Domestic Annual Report.

The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) released its annual report, examining marine accidents to or on board UK vessels.

The US Coast Guard Marine Safety Center issued its 43rd BWMS Type Approval Certificate to UK-based manufacturer Evoqua Water Technologies Limited.

Oil major Royal Dutch Shell will seek ways to accelerate its energy transition strategy and deepen carbon emission cuts, after a landmark Dutch court ruling last month, said the company's CEO Ben van Beurden, Wednesday.

Many major accidents eg Piper Alpha, Chernobyl, were initiated by human failure. Human failure is not random and people’s actions are rarely malicious and usually make sense to them at the time. This is the second guiding principle for OCIMF actions on human factors, highlighting the importance of understanding why errors occur in order to develop effective controls.

Internet onboard ships has been the single biggest game changer for seafarers around the world. However, it requires a clear understanding of positive and constructive behaviour and awareness to protect oneself online.

Mr. Ed Verbeek, Nautical Consultancy and Training investigates where we should focus on to bring down the number of human error within the maritime industry. 

In an exclusive interview to SAFETY4SEA, James Collett, Managing Director Sperry Marine & President of CIRM, the organisation dedicated to developing and sharing global standards for shipborne electronic equipment and systems, refers to key barriers and opportunities towards a widespread adoption of digitalization within maritime industry.

In response to the second wave of COVID-19 in India, ISWAN has launched a ‘Vaccination Drive for Indian Seafarers’ in collaboration with Narayana Health and the Medica Group of Hospitals.

China is expected to primarily drive the LNG regasification capacity additions globally by 2025, with Europe and Middle East being the second and third highest contributors respectively, according to analytics company GlobalData.