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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.

The second round of FONASBA’s survey on the status of implementation of the amendments to SOLAS VI.2 shows that with just three months to go before the 1st July deadline, the situation varies widely across more than 50 countries represented in FONASBA membership.

Dependants and families of seafarers are invited to have their say in the second stage of a research project which aims to shape the future of UK maritime welfare services

DNV GL accepts underwater examination of a ship’s bottom by means of remotely operated underwater vehicle (ROV) on a case by case basis.

 The Coast Guard is helping to get the word out about the importance and effectiveness of speed limits and the responsible use of the safety exception as they relate to the North Atlantic Right Whale. Therefore,  some of the annual seasonal speed restrictions, in the mid-Atlantic areas, came into effect on November 1, 2015 and will remain in effect until April 30, 2016.“NOAA’s robust and practical enforcement strategy has yielded very positive results – particularly on approaches to pilot stations.” said Rear Adm. Paul Thomas, assistant commandant for prevention policy.“The safety exception is an important part of the process. We greatly value the input provided by professional mariners, who benefit from a reasonable enforcement approach that considers the challenges of ensuring safe navigation in confined waters.”Also,  the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is conducting a survey of its North Atlantic Right Whale Mandatory Ship Reporting (MSR system). The purpose of the survey is to evaluate and improve the MSR program.If you are a mariner operating or working on a vessel 300GT or greater on the east coast of the United States, or who has operated in this area in the past, NMFS is seeking your input on ...

ISWAN published a new report entitled ''Crew Connectivity 2015'' which reveals that ship owners are increasingly aware of the benefits of crew connectivity.