automatic identification systems (AIS)

Elcome Expands Presence in Europe

Elcome Expands Presence in Europe

Jose Antonio Sanchez, technical manager, left; Francisco Rufo, branch manager, right.

Algeciras Office Will Accelerate Company’s Growth in the European Union

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – June 17, 2021 – (Marine NewsWire) Elcome International, one of the world’s largest providers of maritime systems integration, technical support and shipboard service, announced the opening of another office in Europe.

Based in the Spanish port city of Algeciras, the facility will...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/06/17/elcome-expands-presence-in-europe/

Basic Measures To Avoid Collisions at Sea

Recent collisions between ship and fishing boats off the Indian coast have triggered demands for the adoption of safety norms for fishermen at sea, says an article published in The Businessline.

More number of boats

Because of the abundance of fish in the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal compared with other parts of the world, around 40,000 fishing boats operate in the region. On top of that, 500-1,000 merchant ships daily traverse the area located on the international sea route.

IMO norms...

https://mfame.guru/basic-measures-to-avoid-collisions-at-sea/

Active AIS Systems Key To Evade Pirate Attack, Says Gard

  • Despite the elevated piracy risk in the Gulf of Guinea, ships operating in the region should maintain their automatic identification systems (AIS) in operation at all times.
  • On 5 October 2020, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) issued a notice warning its clients and other stakeholders that the Nigerian Navy will investigate.
  • It has arrested ships that switch off their automatic identification system (AIS) when operating in Nigerian waters.
  • It further reminds masters of their...

https://mfame.guru/active-ais-systems-key-to-evade-pirate-attack-says-gard/