WORK BOAT WORLD: The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has appointed Jason Veerasingam as Director of Client Engagement for Asia Pacific. Veerasingam is ..
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American Club has informed members that, as part of a concerted industry effort to ensure higher ship standards, the International Group of P&I Clubs was continuing to implement survey triggers for seagoing vessels of 10 years of age or more carrying HFO, says an article published on their website.
Who will be subject to survey?As a consequence, all sea-going vessels aged 10 years or more which have carried heavy HFO as cargo within the previous 12 months will be subject to condition survey,...
https://mfame.guru/survey-prerequisites-for-vessels-carrying-heavy-fuel-oil/
Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG), a provider of turnkey hydrogen solutions, has hired Preeti Pande as its chief marketing officer.
The Latham, New York, company said in an announcement that Pande “will lead and facilitate growth and increased sales by developing a comprehensive marketing strategy that will promote brand recognition and transform the green energy market through Plug Power’s hydrogen solutions.”
Plug Power said it created the first commercially viable market for hydrogen fuel cell...
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According to an article published in Lloyd’s List, mostInternational Group affiliates are currently seeking higher insurance premium in the order of 5-10%.
P&I CLUBS are taking a tough line in the current renewal round, in which most International Group affiliates are openly seeking higher premiums in the order of 5%-10%, although some could cave in before next week’s deadline, a senior figures in the sector said.
The comments reflect the element of negotiation inevitably involved in...
The American Maritime Partnership (AMP) has named Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks the recipient of the American Maritime Hero Award.
The award recognizes individuals or groups of individuals who have added to the rich heritage of the United States as a maritime nation through their professional contributions, courage, outstanding achievements or noble qualities. U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao and World War II merchant mariners were named the AMP’s first American Maritime...
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The year 2019 was a rough year for safe navigation in Mississippi River, with major flooding in the US Midwest. This flood risk remains a serious concern for 2020 also, as the Mississippi River had already exceeded the monitoring threshold of 15 feet by late February 2020.
Although high water in the lower Mississippi River normally begins to fall by June, high levels continued in July 2019 when Hurricane Barry moved into the Gulf of Mexico. As such, water levels and flood risks remained high in...
https://safety4sea.com/recommendations-for-safe-navigation-in-high-water-us-rivers/
The appearance of ships and shipboard equipment on the outside suggests how well things are operating on the inside, and more importantly contributes to the health, safety and happiness of the vessel and crew.
”Housekeeping oversights rarely go...
https://safety4sea.com/vessel-hygiene-to-prevent-covid-19-spread/
Life onboard is facing new challenges amid the COVID-19 crisis, as seafarers have to be extra persistent when it comes to their hygiene routine, they have to be cautious in case of an infected person onboard, while the whole shipping industry, such as flag States, companies and masters, have to collaborate to ensure seafarers’ safety and follow measures for the virus’ containment.
The outbreak has expanded from Mainland China to Europe – with Italy leading with COVID-19 cases – and the US,...
https://safety4sea.com/fighting-against-covid-19-stress-key-mental-health-resources/
American Club informs that in some ports, regulations designed to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus have prevented, and continue to prevent, third-party surveyors from attending vessels about to load finished steel products.
Vessel preparation
All systems and equipment should be checked to make sure they are operational. During the voyage to the load port, ballast tanks adjacent to cargo holds should be pressured tested prior to loading, if holds are free of cargo and safety permitting in...