Safety

AWO names Michael Breslin senior director of safety and sustainability

Michael Breslin has been named senior director of safety and sustainability at the American Waterways Operators (AWO).

In this role, he collaborates with industry leaders to champion best practices that advance mariner safety and promote sustainable operations across the marine transportation sector.

Breslin has over 15 years of experience in the towing and barge industry, beginning his career as a deckhand with Turn Services in New Orleans in 2009. Over the years, he has held roles in logistics,...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/awo-names-michael-breslin-senior-director-of-safety-and-sustainability/

China Runs Inspection Campaign on Enclosed Space Safety

  • Between 15 January and 14 October 2025, Chinese port authorities will inspect visiting vessels.
  • This is to ensure that personnel involved in enclosed space entry activity understand the risks involved and are properly trained and equipped to control them.

The China Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) has started a focused inspection campaign from January 15 to October 14, 2025, to enhance safety for personnel who access enclosed spaces aboard ships, reads a Gard release.

By January 2025,...

https://mfame.guru/china-runs-inspection-campaign-on-enclosed-space-safety/

RMI: Essential Precautions for Indian Ocean Operations

The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Maritime Administrator has issued an alert highlighting the resurgence of Somali-based piracy in the Indian Ocean to inform vessels of the increased risks and provide recommended precautions for enhanced security, reports Safety4sea.

Re-emergence of Somali-based piracy

As RMI warns, activity indicative of Somali-based piracy has re-emerged in the Indian Ocean Region. Since November 2023, multiple merchant vessels and fishing dhows have been approached,...

https://mfame.guru/rmi-essential-precautions-for-indian-ocean-operations/

IMO Approves Revised GMDSS Operating Guidance Effective January 2024

  • New Advisory Highlights Use of GMDSS Equipment in Line with SOLAS Chapter IV.
  • Masters Urged to Broadcast Distress Alerts via All Radiocommunication Systems.
  • ISM Managers Directed to Update Safety Management Systems for GMDSS Compliance.

The International Maritime Organization’s Maritime Safety Committee approved MSC.1/Circ.1656: Revised GMDSS Operating Guidance for Ships in Distress Situations during its 106th session in November 2022. The new guidance takes effect on 1 January 2024, reports...

https://mfame.guru/imo-approves-revised-gmdss-operating-guidance-effective-january-2024/

IUMI Issues Guidance on Mitigating the Risks of Flexitanks

  • IUMI has published a comprehensive best practice guide for the safe use of flexitanks for the transport of liquid cargoes.
  • The objective is to provide practical guidance to ensure cargoes transported by flexitanks arrive intact at their chosen destination.

The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) has published a comprehensive best practice guide for the safe use of flexible tanks for the transport of liquid cargoes.

The objective is to provide underwriters, brokers and their clients...

https://mfame.guru/iumi-issues-guidance-on-mitigating-the-risks-of-flexitanks/

249 Arsenio Dominguez, Secretary-General International Maritime Organisation

Navigating the Future of Maritime Sustainability

In this special episode, we are honoured to welcome Arsenio Domínguez, the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Recorded during the 82nd Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) session in London, this conversation offers a rare glimpse into the mind of a visionary leader who is spearheading global efforts to protect our oceans.

Arsenio shares his thoughts on the maritime industry’s critical challenges, from...

https://shippingpodcast.com/249-arsenio-dominguez-secretary-general-international-maritime-organisation/

Lessons Learned: Ice and Extreme Weather Conditions

In recent weeks, the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) has registered several incidents where ice is stated to be the cause, both in occupational accidents and ship accidents. They have also received several accident reports after strong wind has caused docked vessels to break free from moorings or sink at the quay.

Causes

The accumulation of snow and ice on board has caused smaller vessels to sink at the quay. Ice on decks, rails or superstructures does not only make surfaces slippery. Ice and...

https://mfame.guru/lessons-learned-ice-and-extreme-weather-conditions/

New autonomous technologies for ammonia-fueled ships gain ABS AiP

Classification society ABS has awarded its approval in principle for two new autonomous technologies for ammonia-fueled ships from HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI).

  • Unmanned ammonia engine room for ammonia-fueled ship
    Artificial intelligence (AI) safety package for unmanned engine room for ammonia-fueled ship
  • The AIPs are the culmination of a joint ABS and HD Hyundai development project to advance the development of autonomous...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/new-autonomous-technologies-for-ammonia-fueled-ships-gain-abs-aip/

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