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Nautilus welcomes UK decision to reduce risk levels at Strait of Hormuz

Nautilus International has welcomed a reduction in risk levels by the UK for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Namely, on November 7 the Warlike Operations Area Committee (WOAC) agreed to downgrade the Strait of Hormuz from a High-Risk Area.

This means that UK-flagged ships will soon be able to transit the Strait of Hormuz without Royal Naval support, while British seafarers will no longer receive additional payments for making this journey.

Nautilus general secretary Mark Dickinson...

https://safety4sea.com/nautilus-welcomes-uk-decision-to-reduce-risk-levels-at-strait-of-hormuz/

UK should provide assurances over no-deal Brexit, Nautilus says

With a no-deal Brexit on 31 October looking increasingly possible, Nautilus general secretary Mark Dickinson has urgently requested ‘detailed assurances’ from the UK government that British maritime professionals will not be significantly affected.

In his letter to Grant Shapps, the secretary of state for transport, Mr. Dickinson emphasizes that the ‘alarmingly short period’ to put in place the necessary new border requirements, including security and staffing.

He added that the prospect of...

https://safety4sea.com/uk-should-provide-assurances-over-no-deal-brexit-nautilus-says/

Strait of Hormuz as High-Risk Area – Seafarers can refuse to sail through

Strait of Hormuz: The agreement applies to all vessels entered into the UK Chamber and the clauses are invoked if flag state and industry guidance is not complied with.

The Warlike Operations Area Committee (WOAC) has agreed to temporarily designate the Strait of Hormuz as a High-Risk Area from August 2, following government advice to avoid the area unless accompanied by UK naval support.

The committee, comprised of Trade Unions Nautilus International and RMT, and the UK Chamber of Shipping, met...

https://container-news.com/strait-hormuz-high-risk-area-seafarers-refuse-sail/

Crews can now refuse to work on ships transiting Strait of Hormuz

Effective from 2 August, the Warlike Operations Area Committee (WOAC) has agreed to temporarily designate the Strait of Hormuz as a High-Risk Area, as part of an increased danger associated with the latest developments in the region and following a UK government advice to avoid the area unless accompanied by naval support. The agreement gives seafarers the right to refuse to work onboard vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

This was decided during a meeting of the WOAC committee, comprised...

https://safety4sea.com/crews-can-now-refuse-to-work-on-ships-transiting-strait-of-hormuz/

ICS worried over developing situation in Strait of Hormuz

After the UK-flagged ship Stena Impero, diverted from its original course in the Strait of Hormuz, the International Chamber of Shipping’s (ICS) Secretary General, Guy Platten, stated that he is extremely concerned about this latest development, particularly in respect of the safety of seafarers.

Specifically, Guy Platten, Secretary General of the International Chamber of Shipping, highlighted that:

We are extremely concerned about this latest development in the Strait of Hormuz, particularly in...

https://safety4sea.com/ics-worried-over-developing-situation-in-strait-of-hormuz/

Study stresses major concerns on ECDIS safety

A year-long research project carried out by the UK and Danish marine investigation authorities has highlighted major concerns over the design and operation of ECDIS and significant shortfalls in the way in which seafarers are training to use the systems.

The study came in response to a series of accidents – mainly groundings – over the past decade in which investigations revealed ‘a mismatch between the way ECDIS (electronic chart display and information systems) was used and the way regulators...

https://safety4sea.com/study-stresses-major-concerns-on-ecdis-safety/

Nautilus Labs partners to digitize the shipping industry

Nautilus Labs has secured USD 11 million in Series A funding led by M12, Microsoft’s venture fund, along with Root Ventures. Existing and new investors including Quiet Capital, Trail Mix, and Amplifier Lab participated in the round, which brings Nautilus’ total funding raised to USD 14.5 million.

Mainly, Nautilus is a US-based company having expertise on AI for the maritime shipping industry and provides the technology platform for shipping companies to run their fleets more efficiently.

GET THE...

https://safety4sea.com/nautilus-labs-partners-to-digitize-the-shipping-industry/

ILO: reaching 100 MLC, 2006 ratifications

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Amended on three occasions since its entry into force in 2013 in order to keep up with the needs of the shipping sector, the MLC Convention has now been ratified by 90 member States representing more than 91% of the world merchant shipping fleet.

The MLC, 2006 consolidates almost all previous maritime instruments adopted throughout the century. It incorporates the international experience in regulating decent living and working conditions for seafarers gained since 1920, when the 2nd session of...

https://safety4sea.com/ilo-reaching-100-mlc-2006-ratifications/

UK Shipping Minister Backs Equal Rights For Seafarers

Shipping minister backs equal rights for seafarers

Seafarers should enjoy the same sort of working conditions and welfare rights as people who work ashore, UK shipping minister Nusrat Ghani told a meeting at the Houses of Parliament on Tuesday 16 January.

Image Credit: nautilusint.org

Speaking at the launch of the Apostleship of the Sea’s Life at Sea report, the minister said it was vital to create an working environment in which seafarers feel valued and able to give their best.

‘I believe it is critical that those who work at sea have comparable...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/uk-shipping-minister-backs-equal-rights-for-seafarers/

MLC amendments 2016 on crew welfare enter into force

The second set of amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) for improving crew safety and welfare have entered into force, as of 8 January 2019. The amendments, agreed in 2016, are comprised of additions to the guidelines of Regulation 4.3. They cover health and safety protection and accident prevention.

According to clarification given by Nautilus International, the three changes relate to the following points:

  • account is to be taken of the latest version of the guidance on eliminating...

https://safety4sea.com/mlc-amendments-2016-on-crew-welfare-enter-into-force/

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