The maritime industry, a vital component of global trade, has consistently set records with groundbreaking advancements in speed, size, efficiency, and environmental innovation. As one of the largest industries powering international commerce, shipping companies and ports are pushing the boundaries...
https://www.captainsmode.com/maritime-industry-fastest-largest-busiest-first/
Eviation Aircraft is one step closer to launching a commercial electric flight says an article published in CleanTechnica.
Commercial electric flightEviation Aircraft, which is developing and manufacturing efficient electric aircraft with the goal of making electric aviation a competitive and sustainable alternative to the current aircraft we have today, is one step closer to launching a commercial electric flight source Eviation.
About AliceThe Alice is an all-electric aircraft that is able to...
https://mfame.guru/eviation-to-launch-commercial-electric-airplane-service/
The article published by Captain James McNamara in Freight waves tells us the evolution of the car carriers experienced, from early 1960s with period of time.
Let us get into the details for more information about this wonderful concept ‘ the evolution of car carriers’.
Car carriers – Then VS NowThe modern car carrier could not have evolved without the period of dual-purpose and converted ships.
Today, a car carrier is referred to as a pure car carrier (PCC) or a pure car and truck carrier (PCTC)....
https://mfame.guru/evolution-of-car-carriers-going-down-the-maritime-memories/
By George Georgiopoulos ATHENS, Aug 3 (Reuters) – Greece will make mask-wearing compulsory on the decks of ferries sailing to its islands, extending the requirement beyond indoor public spaces, after a sudden rise in coronavirus infections that could put its crucial tourism season at risk. Greece...
In response to recent fatal and serious incidents involving missing passengers, AMSA has clarified and strengthened requirements for monitoring and counting passengers and managing missing passenger situations, in order to improve overall passenger safety.
The new changes have been made through Marine order 504 (Certificates of operation and operation requirements – national law) Amendment 2020.
From 31 May 2020, any domestic commercial vessel that carries passengers must meet new requirements...
https://safety4sea.com/amsa-updates-requirements-for-passenger-safety/
The captain and the owner of a passenger boat have been prosecuted by the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency after it collided with both a police dock and police vessel, causing considerable damage.
The captain pleaded guilty to a charge of conduct endangering ships, structures or individuals under section 58 of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995. He was handed a fine of £1,120 and ordered to pay costs of £1,200 on 24 January 2020 when he appeared before Southwark crown court.
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https://safety4sea.com/captain-fined-after-party-boat-collides-with-police-dock-and-vessel/
CLIA issued its 2020 State of the Cruise Industry report taking an in-depth look at the impact of cruising and the trends across the industry, including environmental sustainability, responsible tourism and unique passenger offerings. The cruise industry has cemented its role as a mainstream vacation choice with about 32 million guests expected to sail in 2020.
Key trends 2020
-Environmental sustainability: Environmental sustainability is central to responsible tourism and another example of...
https://safety4sea.com/key-trends-shaping-the-cruise-industry-in-2020/
Several amendments of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) agreed in 2016, 2017 and 2018 are entering into force in less than three months, marking reforms to SOLAS and to international codes made mandatory under the SOLAS Convention.
The amendments entering into force from 1st January 2020 are:
-Amendments to requirements on subdivision and damage stability
Adopted: June 2017 (MSC 98)
IMO adopted a set of amendments to SOLAS chapter II-1 relating to subdivision and...
https://safety4sea.com/cm-solas-2020-amendments-an-overview/
During the workshop, the guidance documentation developed by EMSA for inspectors was finalised, while updates were also given on THETIS for Port State Control as well as on the new module on THETIS EU for Flag States.
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https://safety4sea.com/emsa-to-ensure-safety-of-ro-ros-and-high-speed-passenger-vessels/
Seasickness is the top worst holiday discomfort and all of us have—or will—succumb to seasickness on rough waters, research shows. Seasickness is a result of a conflict in the inner ear, where the human balance mechanism resides, and is caused by a vessel’s erratic motion on the water.
For instance, inside the cabin of a rocking boat, the inner ear detects changes in both up-and-down and side-to-side acceleration as one’s body bobs along with the boat.
But, since the cabin moves with the...
https://safety4sea.com/what-causes-seasickness-and-how-to-encounter-it/