Tag: surveys

Jason Stefanatos, DNV GL reveals the key findings of a recent survey conducted by DNV GL among the Greek ship operators which examined the perception of safety in the Greek shipping community. He highlights that the safety survey clearly showed an industry which needs and wants to improve safety, however, is hampered by barriers.

The role of the pilot in mitigating the potential economic and environmental risk from today's large vessels is one of the most important in maritime safety. In recognition of this, the ICS has embarked upon its first comprehensive survey of pilotage, towing and mooring services provided in ports and terminals around the world.

The second annual Moore Stephens Shipping Risk Survey revealed a fall, when compared to last year, in the overall level of satisfaction on the part of respondents that sound risk management had contributed to the success of their organisations. The involvement of senior management in managing risk at the highest level also declined against last year.

Once the BWM Convention enters into force, all ships of 400 gross tonnage and above to which the BWM Convention applies should have International Ballast Water Management Certificate for the BWM Convention on board. Accordingly, ClassNK has launched to issue the Certificate following initial survey subject to the authorization from administration.

Due primarily to the holiday season being upon us, DfT has confirmed that their survey being conducted by Oxford Economics for the Seafarers Projections Study has been extended for another few weeks.

The IMarEST, together with Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) Singapore, is holding a high-level round table discussion to discuss the key issues surrounding cadet training and what the shipping sector needs from newly qualified personnel.

Trelleborg’s marine systems operation has launched a new survey aiming to assess the digital maturity of global ports. The Terminal Automation Audit is intended to determine how ‘future ready’ international facilities are by examining how advanced the use of ‘smart’ technology and data is across the industry.

Ahead of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) decision on the timing of the global 0.50% sulphur cap for marine fuels, the International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) is advising its members on the potential impact of the shift. IBIA, whose members include marine fuel buyers, suppliers and traders, is concerned that global refining and shipping will struggle to cope, and has outlined a series of options that it believes could facilitate a smoother transition to a lower sulphur cap.

On the occasion of Posidonia 2016, SAFETY4SEA is pleased to announce the release of the Shipping CSR500 Survey report which assessed the level of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) of maritime industry.

Maritime leaders are calling on the industry to adopt new technology as a way to capitalise on opportunities and navigate today’s increasingly complex operating environment. This is according to new survey data released by Sea Asia in the lead up to Sea Asia 2017.