Maritime Accidents

Vietnamese rescuer to receive IMO Bravery Award

Vietnamese rescuer to receive IMO Bravery Award

Mr. Tran Van Khoi, Search and Rescue Officer from Viet Nam, will receive the award for rescuing four survivors from a sunken vessel.
A search and rescue officer from Viet Nam has been selected to receive the 2021 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea, after saving the lives of four people from a sunken cargo ship in extreme weather and heavy seas.

Mr. Tran Van Khoi, Search and Rescue Officer of the Regional Maritime Search and Rescue...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/07/05/vietnamese-rescuer-to-receive-imo-bravery-award/

“K” LINE Dry Bulk Carrier Conducting Rescue Operation

“K” LINE Dry Bulk Carrier Conducting Rescue Operation

During the rescue

July 5, 2021

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd.

“K” LINEDry Bulk Carrier Conducting Rescue Operation

M/V CAPE TAWEELAH a dry bulk carrier operated by Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) rescued 35 people in distress after receiving a request from MRCC LAS PALMAS at off the coast of south of Gran Canaria Island, on June 29 (local time). All rescued people were safely disembarked at Tenerife, Spain.

Letter of appreciation 

Overview of...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/07/05/k-line-dry-bulk-carrier-conducting-rescue-operation/

Comment – Marine accident report finds “significant peak in incidents for recreational vessels”

Comment – Marine accident report finds “significant peak in incidents for recreational vessels”

Voirrey Blount, admiralty manager at Reed Smith,

Viewers can see the quote below in relation to the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) annual report.

Voirrey Blount, admiralty manager at global law firm Reed Smith, said: “The latest Annual Report has been published by the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) which sets outs all accidents and incidents reporting involving UK flagged...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/06/22/comment-marine-accident-report-finds-significant-peak-in-incidents-for-recreational-vessels/

Performance lists Paris MoU

Performance lists Paris MoU

Luc Smulders

The Paris MoU Committee approved at its 54th meeting the 2020 inspection results and adopted new performance lists for flag States and Recognized Organizations (ROs). These lists will take effect from the 1st of July 2021.

The “White, Grey and Black (WGB) List” presents the full spectrum, from quality flags to flags with a poor performance that are considered high or very high risk. It is based on the total number of inspections and detentions during a...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/06/15/performance-lists-paris-mou-3/

HRAS: Death of Master, Food and Water Shortages and Failure in State Support leaves Crew Desperate

HRAS: Death of Master, Food and Water Shortages and Failure in State Support leaves Crew Desperate

Death of Master, Food and Water Shortages and Failure in State Support leaves Crew Desperate

Jun 11, 2021 12:48 pm

London. UK.  Following the unexpected death on 19 April 2021 of the Romanian Master of the MV VANTAGE WAVE (IMO: 9506514) Human Rights at Sea has been asked by the deceased’s family, and instructed by Gard P&I insurers on behalf of owners’ and crew members’ interests, to bring urgent...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/06/14/hras-death-of-master-food-and-water-shortages-and-failure-in-state-support-leaves-crew-desperate/

Wärtsilä’s Sea traffic management system increases safety and efficiency of shipping on Croatian waters

Wärtsilä’s Sea traffic management system increases safety and efficiency of shipping on Croatian waters

Wärtsilä Voyage has this month completed an extensive upgrade of the Croatian National Vessel Traffic Management & Information System (VTMIS) located in the Port of Rijeka. @ Rijeka Port Authority

Wärtsilä Corporation, 10 June 2021 at 10:00 AM EEST – Wärtsilä Voyage has this month completed an extensive upgrade of the Croatian National Vessel Traffic Management & Information System (VTMIS) with...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/06/10/wartsilas-sea-traffic-management-system-increases-safety-and-efficiency-of-shipping-on-croatian-waters/

Global minimum tax: a game changer for EU shipping?

Global minimum tax: a game changer for EU shipping?

Thursday, June 10 – Brussels

In light of the G7 summit of leaders starting this Friday, the ETF reiterates its call for an international agreement on a global minimum tax for multinational companies.

  • Global tax could be an important tool in addressing the negative effects of the use of flags of convenience in global shipping which allows shipowners of one country to hire the flag of another country.
  • The FOC flags offer regulatory advantages, low...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/06/10/global-minimum-tax-a-game-changer-for-eu-shipping/

MAIB Publishes Annual Report 2020

MAIB Publishes Annual Report 2020

The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has published its Annual Report for 2020.

The Annual Report includes statistics on accidents to UK ships and seafarers worldwide, and to foreign flag vessels and their crews in UK waters.

The Annual Report also contains an overview of the work of the MAIB, details of reports published and contains analysis of the safety recommendations issued during the year and the status of outstanding recommendations from previous...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/06/09/maib-publishes-annual-report-2020/

Young researcher indicates the adaptation of VR in maritime training for the post Covid-19 era.

Young researcher indicates the adaptation of VR in maritime training for the post Covid-19 era. 

Miss Stavrula Iliadi

Miss Stavrula Iliadi, an undergraduate student at Hult International Business School, London Campus, delivered her dissertation capstone with an outstanding research contribution on the adaptation of futuristic Interactive technologies in the maritime and shipping industry.

The dissertation titled ‘Effectiveness and Efficiency of the Implementation of Virtual Reality Training in...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/06/07/young-researcher-indicates-the-adaptation-of-vr-in-maritime-training-for-the-post-covid-19-era/

The latest Bottom Line – Summer 2021

The latest Bottom Line – Summer 2021

Welcome to the latest issue of our shipping industry newsletter, Bottom Line.In this edition, our feature article focuses on rethinking the approach to risk management in light of recent events including COVID-19 and mv Ever Given’s grounding. We also cover the pertinent topic of restructuring your offshore maritime business, how the right technology and appropriate use of outsourcing can turn your finance function into a driver of strategic business...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/06/07/the-latest-bottom-line-summer-2021/

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