Allianz: Shipping losses lowest this century, but incident numbers remain high
MS Finlandia. Photo courtesy of Eckerö Line
ABB enables Eckerö Line’s cruise ferry to increase operational safety
ABB’s situational awareness solution, ABB Ability™ Marine Pilot Vision, will allow MS Finlandia to enhance safety during maneuvering and docking
ABB and Eckerö Line teams will install ABB Ability™ Marine Pilot Vision on board cruise ferry MS Finlandia with no interruption to the ship’s schedule. In addition to the mechanical interface, ABB Marine & Ports Digital Service teams will...
INTERCARGO on Bulk Carrier Casualties reporting
INTERCARGO’s Bulk Carrier Casualty Report 2018 provides an analysis of reported bulk carrier losses during the period from 2009 to 2018, when 188 lives were lost and 48 bulk carriers over 10,000 dwt were identified as total losses.
Although there has been no reported loss of a bulk carrier in 2018 and the ten-year trends in annual average numbers of lives and dry cargo ships lost show positive signs of safety improvement, there is no room for...
http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/04/24/intercargo-on-bulk-carrier-casualties-reporting/
Mooring operations involve potential risks. IMO has therefore reviewed and amended the relevant SOLAS requirements.
More flexibility for safety regulations
While in the past, IMO and other regulatory...
http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/04/24/dnv-gl-more-flexibility-for-safety-regulations/
Sailors’ Society launches Not On My Watch petition to make wellness training mandatory for seafarers
Sailors’ Society launches Not On My Watch petition to make wellness training mandatory for seafarers
Petition to the ILO is part of the charity’s campaign to tackle suicide and depression at sea
Maritime charity Sailors’ Society is petitioning the International Labour Organization (ILO) to make wellness training for seafarers mandatory in the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC).
The petition is a key...
IMSO Director General, Captain Ahmed Moin and Iridium Director of Maritime Safety and Security Services, Kyle Hurst during the signing ceremony at IMSO headquarters.
Historic Public Services Agreement Signed as Iridium Continues Readying GMDSS Services for Launch
International Mobile Satellite Organization and Iridium continue progress towards Iridium’s January 2020 GMDSS Debut
MCLEAN, Va. – April 16, 2019 – Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) announced today the signing of their Public...
he Herald of Free Enterprise memorial window at St Mary’s Church, Dover
Sailors’ Society holds 32nd anniversary service marking the Herald of Free Enterprise disaster
Grieving families affected by the Herald of Free Enterprise disaster gathered to mark the 32nd anniversary memorial service in Dover on Wednesday (6 March).
The Herald capsized in just 90 seconds after setting sail from Zeebrugge, Belgium, on Friday 6 March, 1987.
It was on course for Dover when tragedy struck and 193 people lost...
The IMRF Awards 2019 are now open for nominations
It’s time to thank the exceptional, inspirational people who save lives at sea
The International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) is calling for outstanding individuals, teams, professionals or volunteers, companies and organisations involved in maritime search and rescues (SAR) – all around the world – to be nominated for an IMRF Award 2019.
“The World Health Organisation estimates that 40 people drown every hour around the world, but...
The Cover of “Effective Mooring”
OCIMF releases fourth edition of Effective Mooring
4 March 2019 London Mooring is one of the most complex and dangerous operations for ship and terminal crew. If something goes wrong, the consequences can be severe.
That’s why the Oil Companies International Marine Forum produced Effective Mooring, which has just been released in its fourth edition. Written for crew on board oil tankers, barges and terminals, it gives crew a general introduction to mooring and...
http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/03/04/ocimf-releases-fourth-edition-of-effective-mooring/
James Turner, QC of Quandrat Chambers
Members will be aware of the significant Court of Appeal judgment in “The Renos” last year. The claim dealt with the question of whether SCOPIC costs could count towards a CTL calculation in a Hull and Machinery claim. Because of the way in which SCOPIC operates, it is more likely to apply in the salvage of smaller vessels, so the ruling was of particular interest to our type of membership.
The case has now been listed for appeal at the Supreme Court, with a...
http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/02/06/lcc-constructive-total-loss-and-scopic/