Lessons learned: Sea chests should be monitored regularly
The Nautical Institute describes an incident where a mass of tiny fish was found inside a sea chest, leaving the strainer completely choked from the suction side.
Read moreThe Nautical Institute describes an incident where a mass of tiny fish was found inside a sea chest, leaving the strainer completely choked from the suction side.
Read moreThe Nautical Institute Singapore Branch announced the confirmed speakers for its annual conference happening on 1 September 2022 at the Suntec City Convention Centre.
Read moreThe Singapore branch of The Nautical Institute is set to host its annual conference on 1 September 2022 in the Lion City.
Read moreOutgoing Nautical Institute (NI) President Carson-Jackson, commented on the women participation in shipping, noting that it still remains very low.
Read moreAs we progress through the year, the shipping industry faces a particularly complex landscape. The ongoing effects of the pandemic, recent outbreaks of monkeypox, and geopolitical conflict continue to affect crew change and crewing recruitment, even as the industry prioritises lower emissions and cleaner technologies.
Read moreAccording to Seafarers Hospital Society CEO Sandra Welch, there are far too many accidents where fatigue is cited as a contributing cause.
Read moreThe Nautical Institute (NI) signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Hellenic Marine Environment Protection Association (HELMEPA), to develop and nurture an environmental consciousness throughout shipping by informing and educating.
Read moreSeafarers work in a heavily regulated industry, facing a workload that is physically and mentally challenging. The good news is that there is plenty that can be done to help combat stress and promote healthy, restorative sleep.
Read moreThe Ever Given case is a reminder of the fragility of global supply chains, but it raises some important questions about the challenges facing insurers when modelling for such claims, delegates attending a Nautical Institute webinar were told.
Read moreHuman error has been a key area of concern for shipping as the major cause of navigation-related accidents, with 71 such occurrences recorded between 2015-2020, each incurring insurance claims of more than $10 million. Is human error in shipping navigation preventable?
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