Company Security Officer (CSO) Training Course
DNV’s Maritime Academy Hellas is offering on 4-6 March 2025, a seminar that provides participants with the knowledge, understanding and proficiencies as required by the ISPS Code to undertake the tasks, duties and responsibilities as Company Security Officer (CSO). Practical case studies, exercises and videos are used to illustrate possible measures to comply with the maritime security requirements as laid down in the ISPS Code. Achievement of...
The 11th session of the IMO’s Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW 11) was held from 10 to 14 February 2025.
HTW 11 agreed on interim generic guidelines for the development of training provisions for seafarers on ships using alternative fuels and technologies, and the development of specific guidelines for ships using methyl/ethyl alcohol as fuel was initiated. A comprehensive revision of the STCW Convention and Code was progressed to...
Brief Update No 25/05 Date: 13 Feb 2025
STATEMENT
This document has been approved for distribution by Sea Guardian S.G. Ltd / Operations Department. The provided Intel and information derive from open sources, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), the Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC) and United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) respective WebPages and products. All rights reserved. No part of this Risk Assessment may be reproduced in any form: electronic, mechanical, or...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/02/14/sea-guardian-threat-risk-assessment-05-feb-13-feb-2025/
Report on the investigation of the capsize and foundering of the fishing vessel Njord resulting in one fatality, 150 nautical miles north-east of Peterhead, 6 March 2022.
Summary:
On 6 March 2022, the 26.56m UK registered stern trawler Njord capsized 150 nautical miles north-east of Peterhead, Scotland while processing a large haul of fish. All eight crew members entered the water. One crew member lost his life before he could be rescued.
The key safety issues identified were:
London, UK 7th February, 2025: If you are reporting about climate risk analysis, misinformation and access to scientific research, please consider using the below commentary from Oliver Wing, Editor in Chief of the Journal of Catastrophe Risk and Resilience:
“Climate denial. Data distortion. Politically motivated disinformation. In a world where bad actors manipulate facts for profit and power, controlling access to knowledge is a dangerous game. When research on disasters,...
Marine Accident Investigation Branch has published safety advice aimed at people considering a dive boat holiday in the Red Sea.
Summary:
Over the last 5 years, 16 accidents have occurred involving liveaboard dive vessels operating in the Red Sea. Three liveaboard dive boats have been lost in the last 20 months that resulted in numerous deaths including some UK nationals. Today, Marine Accident Investigation Branch has published safety advice aimed at...
For a couple of years we have been trying to have Dr. Kokarakis “on the record” and have his views on many shipping issues, paramount for shipping, particularly within the coming decade, in a very much changing Shipping Industry. We are very pleased he took his time and we come up with an excellent interview.
John Faraclas/allaboutshipping: What are the key strategic elements of BV’s technology in supporting both internal and...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/02/02/john-faraclas-interviews-bureau-veritas-dr-john-kokarakis/
A recently published Maritime Injury Center news article talks about the the most common source of accidents and injuries in ships.
Occupational Safety and Health AdministrationAccording to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the most common source of accidents and injuries across all industries are slips, trips, and falls. Such incidents are not just for the clumsy. Anyone can fall if impediments are in the way or if surfaces are slick. These accidents not only cause...
https://mfame.guru/slips-and-trips-on-ships-have-caused-many-falls-injuries-and-deaths/
APRIL 20, 2022
GOOD CATCH UPDATE: ENGINE FAILURE DOCK ALLISION
Your Managers are pleased to present the latest instalment of the Club’s Good Catch initiative:
Engine Failure Dock Allision in English, nneww and traditionalMandarin.
| As a reminder, all Good Catch alerts and animations are posted at the Club’s website at: https://www.american-club.com/page/good_catch |
| Your Managers recommend that Members take note of this information and be guided accordingly. |
The post American...
Seafarers are dying needlessly in lifeboat accidents when maritime legislation doesn’t actually require vessels to be manned during drills.
InterManager, the international trade association for ship and crew managers, is raising awareness of this fact by highlighting a legislative change which means that it is not necessary for crew to be onboard when lifeboats are tested.
SOLAS regulation III/19.3.3.3 requires each lifeboat to be launched at...