The shipping industry is implementing enhanced safety protocols for charcoal transportation ahead of mandatory International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulations set for 2026. The initiative comes in response to a series…
Fire Safety
K-Line car carrier gets ClassNK EV fire-fighting notation
ClassNK has granted its “AFVC (Additional Fire-Fighting measures for Vehicle Carrier)” notation to Texas Highway, a car carrier operated by K-Line. The AFVC EV fire-fighting notations are for vessels equipped with additional firefighting measures for transporting electric vehicles (EVs).
EV fires raise concerns due to difficulties in extinguishing them and the risk of re-ignition. As shipowners take measures to address these issues, ClassNK has supported these efforts and has issued “Guidelines...
https://www.marinelog.com/news/k-line-car-carrier-gets-classnk-ev-fire-fighting-notation/
Bright days ahead for container shipping safety
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Almost every shirt we wear, and every gadget we use has made a journey across the seas. These colourful containers move more than 90 per cent of global trade. … |
https://maritime-professionals.com/bright-days-ahead-for-container-shipping-safety/
Firefighting on a vessel
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VIKING Life-saving Equipment has drawn on its experience as a leading supplier of professional-grade structural firefighting equipment to ensure that seafarers can have the same level of fire suit … |
https://maritime-professionals.com/firefighting-on-a-vessel/
Ensuring safety and a healthy ozone: fire suppression and environmental responsibility within maritime and shipping industries
By the Fire Protection Industry (ODS & SGG) Board Safety is paramount in the Australian maritime sector, and one critical aspect is fire suppression safety. As many people within the Australian […]
Who’s Who: Maritime Movements for November/December 2023
WORK BOAT WORLD: Sonia Malaluan has been selected to serve as the new administrator of the Philippines’ Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), taking over from Hernani Fabia. Malaluan was previously MARINA’s Deputy Administrator for Planning, serving in the post since November 2022. She has spent...
Experts meet at IMO on container ship fire prevention, detection and containment
By the International Maritime Organization Addressing fires on container ships requires a holistic risk-based approach and prioritization of risk prevention and mitigation enhancement when developing amendments. To support ongoing work […]
Shipboard fire safety concentrated inspection campaign to get underway
Port state controllers in Europe and Asia will launch an international inspection campaign focused on fire safety.
The purpose of the campaign is to create awareness among the ship’s crew and owners about the importance of fire safety and to verify that ships are complying with fire safety requirements.
The inspection campaign will be held for three months from 01 September 2023...
Who’s Who: Maritime Movements for May/June 2023
WORK BOAT WORLD: Marine wastewater management technology company the Evac Group has appointed Bjorn Ullbro as its new Chief Executive Officer. He will take over the posit ..
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https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/whos-who-maritime-movements-for-may-june-2023/
Global Maritime Safety Committee to meet in early November
A wide range of matters are on the agenda of the IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee, the most important maritime safety meeting on the planet, which will be held in a few weeks in early November.
Top of the agenda are the standards for the carriage of industrial personnel at sea, which is becoming increasingly important as the offshore energy sector continues to develop. The new code will, if adopted...
https://www.shippingaustralia.com.au/global-maritime-safety-committee-to-meet-in-early-november/