Safety and Security

AI at sea: Inside Zelim’s ZOE safety system

When cruise passengers imagine a relaxing voyage, they rarely think about the technology quietly working behind the scenes to keep them safe. But for Sam Mayall and Doug Lothian, the founders of Edinburgh, Scotland-based safety innovator Zelim, ensuring passenger safety is a full-time mission—one that’s rapidly evolving thanks to the company’s AI-powered man-overboard detection and tracking system, ZOE.

Recently installed aboard the cruise ship Ambition, ZOE faced its toughest test yet. For...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/ai-at-sea-inside-zelims-zoe-safety-system/

Podcast: IMO Net-Zero Framework: Key parts and structure explained

Back from an intense MEPC 83 in London, Eirik Nyhus provides the first-hand lowdown on a historic meeting. IMO has an agreement on its regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from ships, now known as its Net-Zero Framework.

Join Eirik Nyhus on our podcast as he explains what the regulation includes, how IMO came to the agreement, and the steps IMO must take before and after the framework is adopted.

Listen to the full episode to ensure you’re up to date on this new legislation.

Listen on Maritime...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/09/podcast-imo-net-zero-framework-key-parts-and-structure-explained/

Panama Canal conducts Fire Drill on a vessel in the Pacific

Panama City, May 8, 2025 – The Panama Canal conducted a fire drill aboard a tanker vessel to test the response capabilities and protocols of its units in the event of an emergency.

The exercise, carried out in collaboration with the Panama Fire Department, took place on a vessel with a total length of 250 meters and a beam (width) of 44 meters, docked at the Pacific terminal in Panama Bay.

This drill was led by personnel from the Canal’s fire section and other operational units to evaluate...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/08/panama-canal-conducts-fire-drill-on-a-vessel-in-the-pacific/

Essential new guidance on the role of tugs in firefighting at sea

The British Tugowners Association (BTA) is proud to announce the launch of its inaugural guide on the Use of Tugs in Firefighting at its Annual Conference in Belfast. This comprehensive new guide marks a significant contribution to maritime safety and emergency preparedness, offering industry-standard guidance for tug operators.

Recent events in the Humber have spotlighted the vital role of towage vessels in responding to marine incidents. Several tugs played a key role in the emergency...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/08/essential-new-guidance-on-the-role-of-tugs-in-firefighting-at-sea/

 Aging vessels push crew to the limit as Seafarers Happiness Index hits 10-year milestone

Q1 survey shows stabilisation of crew satisfaction, though problems persist such as maintenance backlogs on older ships which force difficult prioritisation decisions

LONDON, 08 May 2025 – The Mission to Seafarers’ latest edition of its quarterly Seafarers Happiness Index has revealed a steadying in seafarer satisfaction, marking a small rise as the survey enters its 10th year.

The Q1 report shows an overall rise in seafarer happiness to 6.98 out of 10, up from 6.91 in Q4 2024. Despite positives,...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/08/aging-vessels-push-crew-to-the-limit-as-seafarers-happiness-index-hits-10-year-milestone/

“The Strategy of Battle”…

…Possibly (?) is transformed to “A race of Strategy and Luck”

by Commodore (HN Rt) Kostas Papachristodoulou (pictured above).

International and National institutions in order to create a concept for translating the pursuit of power formulated a Geo-politic concept which will explain how powers is going to pursue or how they translate the alliances and conflicts in the global with uncovered or covered initiatives. Strategic and Economic pursuits tend to represent this competition as a game of...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/07/the-strategy-of-battle/

Who wears the financial trousers, and why it matters

  • 55% of people say they manage short term finances, like paying the bills and saving for a holiday, between them and their partner.
  • More than half take a share of the responsibility for longer-term planning like investments and pensions too (51%).
  • 36% men say they manage the long term alone, compared to 23% of women.
  • 36% of men say they deal with short-term finances alone, compared to 29% of women.
  • Only 8% of men and women say they leave the short-term finances to their partner.
  • Only 8% of men...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/06/who-wears-the-financial-trousers-and-why-it-matters/

Nor-Shipping 2025 Thought Leader Interview – Rolf Thore Roppestad, CEO, Gard

Gard CEO Rolf Thore Roppestad

Why safety culture matters more than ever

Gard CEO Rolf Thore Roppestad outlines how the marine insurer is stepping beyond its traditional role to become a valued partner in safety, wellbeing and loss prevention. With ‘Safer with Gard’ as a central pillar of its 2030 strategy, the mutual is using data, technology and targeted partnerships to support seafarers, strengthen safety culture and deliver actionable, real-world insight to its customers.

A shared...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/06/nor-shipping-2025-thought-leader-interview-rolf-thore-roppestad-ceo-gard/

American Club Member Alert (May 05, 2025)

MAY 05, 2025
HEALTH SPOTLIGHT: SUN EXPOSURE & DEHYDRATION
As warmer seasons approach, managing sun exposure and dehydration becomes safety critical for those working on and off vessels. In recognition of this, the American P&I Club – in cooperation with Medical Solutions Services (MSS) – has published its first USCG Tac Plus Newsletter of 2025: Health Spotlight: Sun Exposure & Dehydration.
The newsletter outlines the risks associated with sun damage and...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/05/american-club-member-alert-may-05-2025/

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