Al cierre de 2023, ISM reportó un crecimiento superior a la industria, con un aumento de más del 19% en sus ventas.
https://logistica360.pe/ism-hans-ananos-es-el-nuevo-gerente-general-interino-para-peru-y-chile/
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New guidelines on SMS compliance and alternative fuels
The Maritime Technologies Forum (MTF) has released guidelines that make recommendations for developing and implementing the Safety Management System (SMS) under IMO’s International Safety Management (ISM) Code. They address SMS requirements when operating ships on potentially more hazardous alternative fuels.
The MTF brings together a group of leading flag administrations and class societies and this new report follows MTF’s publication last year of “Operational Management to Accelerate Maritime...
https://www.marinelog.com/news/new-guidelines-on-sms-compliance-and-alternative-fuels/
ISM: US manufacturing continues to hum despite supply chain challenges
U.S. factory activity continued its robust expansion in June even as companies and suppliers struggled to meet increasing levels of demand amid constraints for raw materials, labor and supply chain services, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
Manufacturing has grown for 13 consecutive months, spurred by consumer spending on goods over services and brands desperately trying to keep up and rebuild stocks depleted during the pandemic last year. The supply management organization...
Understanding ISM
Understanding ISM
A COURSE IN LIVE VIRTUAL CLASSROOM
Since the ISM Code became mandatory, both shipping companies and ships are required to have in place an audited Safety Management System (SMS).
The course deals with the requirements of the ISM Code and how to implement and maintain an effective SMS.
During this course the background and the underlying philosophy of the Code as well as the obligations and responsibilities of the different parties involved are explained. The various elements of...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/04/20/understanding-ism/
Why Q2 Boxship Volume Risk Is Not Demand But Supply
U.S. containerized imports show no sign of letting up as the second quarter begins. On the contrary: Consumer demand is strengthening in the wake of fiscal stimulus and falling inventories that necessitate even more restocking, reports Freight Waves.
Inventory restocking tailwindsThe biggest risk to Q2 container-shipping volume is not demand for goods, it’s transport supply.
Fallout from the Suez Canal accident will constrain vessel and container-equipment availability, leading to longer...
https://mfame.guru/why-q2-boxship-volume-risk-is-not-demand-but-supply/
The IB’s InfoSHIP quality for Finbeta Chemical Tankers
The IB’s InfoSHIP quality for Finbeta Chemical Tankers
The Italian Shipping company Finbeta, headquartered in Savona, has chosen the IB’ software solution InfoSHIP Quality for its chemical and product tankers fleet.
InfoSHIP Quality is a module of the InfoSHIP suite, designed to manage and prevent, among others, risks relating to the safety of the ship and crew, such as casualtes and accidents/injuries.
This system allows to always be perfectly on line with the international...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/04/01/the-ibs-infoship-quality-for-finbeta-chemical-tankers/
The US Manufacturing Industry Expands Quickly Even With Supply Chain Shortages
U.S. manufacturing expanded in February at the fastest pace in three years and a gauge of materials costs accelerated the most since 2008 as supply shortages challenge the industry, reports Bloomberg Quint.
Increased activityA gauge of factory activity increased to 60.8 from 58.7 a month earlier, according to Institute for Supply Management data released Monday. Readings above 50 indicate expansion and the figure exceeded the 58.9 median estimate in a Bloomberg survey of economists.
At a time...
https://mfame.guru/the-us-manufacturing-industry-expands-quickly-even-with-supply-chain-shortages/
Why the ISM Code is failing
During the 2020 SAFETY4SEA London Forum, Capt. Mark Bull, Principal, Trafalgar Navigation Limited, questioned if the ISM Code is failing, after more than 20 years since its implementation. Capt. Bull firstly provided a brief history of the ISM Code, as well as a description of the five main areas where he felt the Code has failed and went on to explain how such potential failures affect the crew. Since it was introduced; however, nobody has reviewed the Code to ensure its ongoing effectiveness,...
Enclosed Space Horror! Captain, Chief Officer and AB Died After Entering Cargo Hold
According to a report published in Medium, a tragic accident reportedly took place onboard a bulk carrier claimed the lives of an AB Seaman, Captain, and Chief Officer.
What happened?On February 24, the bulk carrier Bahri Bulk was berthed at Dammam, Saudi Arabia. The vessel had arrived at Dammam from Brazil with a cargo of wheat bran pellets.
An AB Seaman entered the hold where the bran pellets were held and collapsed. Seeing him collapse, the Captain and Chief Officer rushed to offer him...
http://mfame.guru/enclosed-space-horror-captain-chief-officer-and-ab-died-after-entering-cargo-hold/
AIS and ECDIS should be in line for a vessel’s efficient operation
CHIRP issued its 54th Maritime Feedback, focusing on several reports outlining the anomalies between a vessel’s AIS and ECDIS, and positions obtained from a PPU or by visual/radar position fixing. The incident results to the fact that incorrect AIS offsets at the installation stage can also cause a great deal of confusion and may require a visit from a technician to access the pass code.
According to the statement of the reporter, there was no error on the ECDIS displays.
Yet, when moving, the...
https://safety4sea.com/ais-and-ecdis-should-be-in-line-for-a-vessels-efficient-operation/