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...

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Shipboard fire safety concentrated inspection campaign to get underway

Pictured: a firefighter inspects a fire inside an intermodal shipping container. Photo credit Jay Heike via Unsplash.

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...

https://www.shippingaustralia.com.au/shipboard-fire-safety-concentrated-inspection-campaign-to-get-underway/

Global Maritime Safety Committee to meet in early November

Pictured: the headquarters of the International Maritime Organization, London. Photo credit: IMO.

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...

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