WORK BOAT WORLD: Crowley Maritime Corporation has promoted senior executive Dan Warner to the position of Chief Financial Officer. Warner will oversee Crowley’s treasur ..
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Seven industry partners launch Maritime Technologies Forum
Seven flag states and classification societies have united to launch the Maritime Technologies Forum (MTF) which will seek to bridge the gap between technology knowledge and regulatory process. The…
https://www.offshore-energy.biz/seven-industry-partners-launch-maritime-technologies-forum/
UK issues guidelines on new relief fund for fishing, aquaculture businesses
The UK government, through the Marine Management Organisation (MMO), has published guidelines on the Seafood Response Fund (SRF), which is designed to help UK fishing and ..
COLUMN | Update on the subsea survey war: Fugro fights on, Ocean Infinity buys MMT, Reach Subsea transforms? [Offshore Accounts]
A year ago (here) we highlighted the battle for control of the autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) market between Ocean Infinity and Fugro, with both companies ordering ..
MAIB releases preliminary assessment of explosion that sank crab boat off Norfolk
The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has released its preliminary assessment of an incident wherein an explosion occurred aboard the fishing vessel ..
MCA’s annual report is now published
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MCA’s annual report is now published
The MCA’s annual report for April 2019 – March 2020 has been published this week, highlighting the work of the Agency for the 12 month period.
Although the report doesn’t cover the period where the effects of COVID-19 were felt most, it’s clear that the MCA still had a number of challenges to deal with in terms of maritime.
Her Majesty’s Coastguard, the search and rescue service of the MCA responded to more...
https://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2020/10/22/mcas-annual-report-is-now-published/
Proposing Regulations for Bilge Alarms 2021
According to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, Consultation on the proposed cargo ships’ bilge alarm regulations 2021.
- The consultation seeks views on the proposal to introduce legislation.
- Marine Accident Investigation Branch to produce a recommendation to propose the introduction of a requirement for bilge alarms.
- To install bilge water level detectors and subsequent wiring and alerting systems.
This consultation seeks the views of industry and stakeholders on proposals to introduce...
https://mfame.guru/proposing-regulations-for-bilge-alarms-2021/
RNLI responds to capsized scallop boat off North Yorkshire
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) at Whitby, North Yorkshire, rendered assistance to the crew of a scallop trawler that had capsized on the evening (local ..
MAIB publishes report on fatal man overboard incident on dredger in Rosyth, Scotland
The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has published its investigation report into a marine accident wherein a dredger crewmember was killed after he had ..
Cargo Ship Listing While Docked in Hartlepool Investigated
- Authorities are carrying out an inspection on a large cargo ship which has been listing while docked in Hartlepool.
- MCA surveyors are planning to visit the vessel today to carry out a Port State Control Inspection.
- Vessel insurers were working with the authorities to identify what was causing the issue so it could be put right and added the ship was stable at that time.
According to an article by Hartle Pool Mail, Checks have been carried out on a large cargo ship which has been listing while...
http://mfame.guru/cargo-ship-listing-while-docked-in-hartlepool-investigated/