Maritime Accidents

Piracy has decreased in 2021 but the threat remains

Piracy has decreased in 2021 but the threat remains

According to the annual piracy report published recently by the ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB), piracy and armed robbery at sea last year has reached an all-time low since 1994. But the threat remains.

The report shows that in 2021, the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre recorded a total of 132 incidents against ships. Out of these, 115 vessels were boarded, 11 were attempted attacks, 5 vessels were fired upon and 1 vessel was hijacked.

“The...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/02/01/piracy-has-decreased-in-2021-but-the-threat-remains/

Ben Nevis collision highlights hidden safety threat

Ben Nevis collision highlights hidden safety threat

RMT General Secretary

Commenting on the news that the Ben Nevis offshore supply vessel had collided with a Valaris drilling installation, Mick Lynch, RMT General Secretary said:

“The previous owner of the Maltese-flagged Ben Nevis was caught out by maritime regulators in Aberdeen and Rotterdam for failing to pay seafarers wages, and at poverty rates. Now the new owner has been involved in an incident which reflects a safety culture underpinned by...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/01/27/ben-nevis-collision-highlights-hidden-safety-threat/

Survitec fire system ready for Yara Birkeland voyage

Survitec fire system ready for Yara Birkeland voyage

Yara Birkeland image courtesy of Yara Marine Technologies

Survitec’s advanced fire fighting system and safety equipment aboard Yara Birkeland – the world’s first fully autonomous containership – has successfully completed its first annual service ahead of the 3200dwt ship’s first laden voyage.

The zero-emission, fullyelectric Yara Birkeland is preparing to carry its first fertiliser cargo on the Herøya-Brevik route in early 2022. 

The...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/01/19/survitec-fire-system-ready-for-yara-birkeland-voyage/

New shipping guidance can help curb pilot transfer fatalities

New shipping guidance can help curb pilot transfer fatalities

Shipping Industry Guidance on Pilot Transfer Arrangements

A guide to maritime pilot transfer safety has been updated amid industry concerns about poorly rigged ladders causing severe injuries or fatalities. 

The ‘Shipping Industry Guidance on Pilot Transfer Arrangements’, produced by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) in partnership with the International Maritime Pilots’ Association (IMPA), features a new section with the...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/01/13/new-shipping-guidance-can-help-curb-pilot-transfer-fatalities/

How to better control and manage risks by division and a three step analysis

How to better control and manage risks by division and a three step analysis

Alexandros M. Petrakakos

By Alexandros Petrakakos*

When we talk or hear about the Shipping industry everyone knows that it is the first world industry that correlates nations and continents. “No Shipping – No Shopping” as it goes.

According to I.M.O., “shipping is vital to the nations’ security, economy and transportation”.

It is well understood that shipping has enhanced economic development of maritime nations worldwide....

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/12/16/how-to-better-control-and-manage-risks-by-division-and-a-three-step-analysis/

Marasco’s Risk Prevention Platform

Marasco’s Risk Prevention Platform

l to r: John Marinos, Ioanna Vitta, Sapfo Daveli Maraslis, Anastasios Maraslis, Alexandros Petrakakos, Harry Petrakakos and Mary Pothitos – at the front.

The MM Risk Prevention Platform was set up in 18th October 2019, on the initiative of Marasco Marine’s founder and President, Mr. Anastasios Maraslis. This unique, special purpose and interest committee, which consists the Marasco Marine Ltd advisor’s board, has now grown its team further. On the 19th November...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/12/16/marascos-risk-prevention-platform/

MAIB Report: Grounding and flooding of the chemical tanker Key Bora, Isle of Skye, 28 March 2020

MAIB Report: Grounding and flooding of the chemical tanker Key Bora, Isle of Skye, 28 March 2020

Key Bora main image (above); picture credits to Marine Traffic.

Report on the investigation of the grounding and flooding of the chemical tanker Key Bora in the approaches to Kyleakin pier, Isle of Skye

Summary:

At 15.05 on 28 March 2020, the Gibraltar registered chemical tanker Key Bora ran aground when on its final approach to the pier at the fish producer Mowi’s facility at Kyleakin, Isle of Skye....

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/12/16/maib-report-grounding-and-flooding-of-the-chemical-tanker-key-bora-isle-of-skye-28-march-2020/

IMO celebrates bravery at sea

IMO celebrates bravery at sea

A search and rescue officer from Viet Nam, who repeatedly risked his own life to save 12 others in a daring three-day long sea rescue, has received the 2021 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea.

Mr. Tran Van Khoi was honoured during the annual IMO Awards ceremony (6 December). Mr. Khoi, a Search and Rescue Officer of the Regional Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Center No.II, Viet Nam Maritime Administration, was nominated for the award by Viet Nam.

During...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/12/09/imo-celebrates-bravery-at-sea/

NAUTIS Home Vessels

NAUTIS Home Vessels

Ahoy,

As you can see, we pick up the pace with NAUTIS Home and already let you into which environments you should expect in the initial release. 

Many of you came back to us saying: “Nice environments but what about vessels?” 

We are working on developing more ships, and in this email, let us introduce you to some of them.  

Grutte Pier 1 — a tugboat that will help you maneuver the busiest ports and lead other vessels. Realistic ship towing scenarios under any weather...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/12/07/nautis-home-vessels/

LR and InterManager share new insights into the main causes of lifeboat accidents.

LR and InterManager share new insights into the main causes of lifeboat accidents.

The new LR logo

Findings from LR’s machine learning technology, SafetyScanner, to help improve lifeboat safety at sea.

Working with InterManager, the international trade association for the ship management industry, Lloyd’s Register (LR) has used its SafetyScanner machine learning technology to identify new, previously unseen insights surrounding lifeboat accidents, which will help improve lifeboat safety at sea.

Conc...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/12/06/lr-and-intermanager-share-new-insights-into-the-main-causes-of-lifeboat-accidents/

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