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Pre-trip inspections, fleet maintenance pave way for safer roads

When people think about compromised fleet safety, they often imagine dangerous driving behaviors like speeding or distracted driving. What drivers do behind the wheel, however, is only one part of a much broader safety equation. 

Regular fleet maintenance and thorough pre-trip inspections are cornerstones of safer fleets – and safer roadways. At the same time, overlooked maintenance and rough inspections can lead to costly consequences for trucking companies, drivers and the entire motoring...

https://www.freightwaves.com/pre-trip-inspections-fleet-maintenance-pave-way-for-safer-roads

OCIMF’s SIRE 2.0 will “go-live” on September 2

The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) has confirmed that its digitalized Ship Inspection Report Program (SIRE 2.0) is scheduled to “go-live” on Monday September 2, 2024 and become the standard tanker inspection tool for the marine industry.

ABS Wavesight Nautical Systems now supports fully digital SIRE 2.0 inspections

SIRE was first developed in 1993 and SIRE 2.0, the first upgrade to the program in 15 years, aims to address the industry’s evolving risks with new technology that...

https://www.marinelog.com/legal/shipping/ocimfs-sire-2-0-will-go-live-on-september-2/

How to prepare for CVSA International Roadcheck 2024

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck is coming up next month. It is a high-visibility, high-volume inspection and compliance enforcement initiative, and carriers should begin preparing now to avoid racking up unexpected violations.

This three-day Roadcheck — which takes place in Canada, Mexico and the United States — is scheduled for May 14-16.

“Don’t let this three-day event sneak up on you. Out-of-service inspections can dramatically impact a carrier’s safety...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/how-to-prepare-for-cvsa-international-roadcheck-2024

Heads up: International Roadcheck is imminent

Drivers take note: International Roadcheck is May 17-19.

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) annual inspection is only a few days away, but that’s just enough time to take care of a few loose ends.

Reliance Partners Vice President of Safety Brian Runnels encourages drivers to be a bit more thorough with their pre-trip inspections and to take a couple seconds more to check the air in their tires or take a look at their brake linings to save them from a handful of violations.

This year,...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/heads-up-international-roadcheck-is-imminent

Drivewyze’s e-Inspection program now operating in 7 states

Las Vegas — Drivewyze has added to the network of states that are accepting its e-Inspection product, designed to use automation instead of manual processes to complete much of the administrative work that now eats up a driver’s time during an inspection.

At the Truckload Carriers Association annual meeting, Drivewyze said the number of states operating pilot projects is up to seven. When e-Inspection was launched last June, three states were involved: Maine, Maryland and Virginia. The states...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/drivewyzes-e-inspection-program-now-operating-in-7-states

HELMEPA – US Coast Guard Engagement for the better preparation of Seafarers and Vessels

HELMEPA – US Coast Guard Engagement for the better preparation of Seafarers and Vessels

An indicative photo of some of the participants on a l to r basis: Mrs Semiramis Paliou, CEO, Diana Shipping Services S.A. & HELMEPA Chairperson – Rear Admiral John W. Mauger, Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy of the US Coast Guard – Mr. Panos Zachariadis, Technical Director, Atlantic Bulk Carriers Management Ltd. & Member of HELMEPA’s Board of Directors – Mrs Alexandra Couvadelli, Senior Claims...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/11/29/helmepa-us-coast-guard-engagement-for-the-better-preparation-of-seafarers-and-vessels/

Unannounced hazmat inspections reveal risks, unsafe practices

The results are in: Hazmat violations continue to be a problem. 

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has released the findings of its unannounced-inspection initiative this summer, which cracked down on safety issues related to the transport of hazardous materials and dangerous goods (HM/DG) as part this year’s Road Blitz.

From June 21-25, commercial motor vehicle (CMV) inspectors in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. carried out 13,471 inspections of vehicles transporting HM/DGs. Of the...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/unannounced-hazmat-inspections-reveal-risks-unsafe-practices

Introducing NMS Direct – A new service for high quality worldwide vessel safety management inspections

Introducing NMS Direct – A new service for high quality worldwide vessel safety management inspections

Who are we and what do we do?

NMS Direct is a unique service offering in the Maritime industry. We provide a single point of contact for booking, scheduling and billing your eCMID and eMISW Inspections worldwide.  We are unique because we are not affiliated with any of the accreditation bodies, inspectors or inspecting companies – we simply provide the best options from qualified and Accredited...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/05/13/introducing-nms-direct-a-new-service-for-high-quality-worldwide-vessel-safety-management-inspections/

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