The deal allows Rolls-Royce to use Google’s Cloud Machine Learning Engine to further train the company’s artificial intelligence based object classification system for detecting, identifying and tracking the objects a vessel can encounter at sea.
Read moreIMO's Interactive Workshop on General Principles of Drafting National Legislation to Implement IMO Conventions, held at IMO Headquarters in London, on 18-22 September 2017, aimed to provide participants with the tools necessary to understand global treaties and how these are developed and adopted.
Read moreThe Bahamas Maritime Authority issued an alert, to draw attention on a change in the launching procedure for HLB Co. Ltd. TALON II 4.0, TALON II 6.0 and TALON 9.0 lifeboat on load release systems, as described in Revision 10 of the Operation and Maintenance Manual for Release Mechanism.
Read moreBusinesses in Scotland that contribute to the Apprenticeship Levy can now apply for a workforce development grant of up to £10,000, which the Merchant Navy Training Board says could open up opportunities for seafarers.
Read moreInternational seafarer welfare charity, the Mission to Seafarers, announced its relaunch of the Seafarer Happiness Index in order to deliver key insights in to how to attract and maintain the seafarer workforce of tomorrow, supporting a sustainable future for the global maritime industry.
Read moreTransas introduced a new Survival Craft Simulator to prepare crew on possible scenarios that can occur during lifeboat drills, aiming to address one of the most notorious kind of accidents in shipping. The simulator features a virtual model of a totally enclosed davit-launched, self-righting lifeboat.
Read moreSteamship Mutual offers a new training course which is perfectly aligned with one of the key messages contained in the Club’s “Fit for Life” DVD, which has been nominated for the 2017 SAFETY4SEA Initiative Award. The course will focus on the importance of a balanced diet and nutritious food along with galley hygiene.
Read moreThe Republic of the Marshall Islands issued a marine safety note, informing that 32 engine room or other machinery space flooding incidents have been reported in the past five years, that are not related to a navigational casualty.
Read moreThe cloud-based software platform ensures that a crew’s latest training records are accessible from any web-enabled device, and interactive reports and dashboards present data on crew performance, skill levels, strengths, weaknesses, and training schedules.
Read moreBe Cyber Aware At Sea campaign issued its monthly Phish&Ships newsletter, exploring the development of best practices when it comes to cyber security in shipping industry and their impact on safety of navigation.
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