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Spain: 156 Passengers on Burning Ferry Evacuate

Apr 29, 2015

Spain's development ministry has said that a fire broke out on a ferry as it journeyed from Palma on the island of Majorca to Valencia in Spain. Spanish media reported that around 156 people had to abandon ship around 17 miles from Palma de Mallorca and were helped by emergency services…

Shipoweners Warned to be Prepared for Migrant Rescues

Apr 27, 2015

The North P&I club has warned its shipowner members of the need to be properly prepared to meet their moral and legal obligations to rescue migrants at sea. In a new loss prevention briefing published today, North suggests some of the rescue…

MPHRP at Anglo Eastern Maritime Academy

Apr 27, 2015

Chirag Bahri, MPHRP Regional Director for South Asia was invited by Anglo Eastern Maritime Academy in Karjat, India, to interact with the cadets undergoing pre sea training at the prestigious nautical college.During the presentation,…

Salvage and Wreck Removal Conference

Apr 24, 2015

HINODE Events and Services Pvt Ltd., have announced the 4th Annual Conference on Salvage and Wreck Removal in India to be held on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at Visakhapatnam on India's East Coast.This conference is being held for the first time in Visakhapatnam…

GOST System Tracks Stolen Boat in Abacos

Apr 24, 2015

GOST (Global Ocean Security Technologies), celebrating its 10th year as a world leader in marine security, tracking, monitoring and video surveillance systems, announced today the successful recovery of a stolen vessel in the Bahamas.On April 10…

Tug Crew Commended for Emergency Rescue Tow

Apr 22, 2015

Crowley crews commended by U.S. Coast Guard for assistance during Kulluk emergency rescue tow Captain Rodney Layton and his crew aboard Crowley’s Prevention and Response tugboat (PRT) Alert were recently recognized by U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Capt…

Coast Guard Drops Medical Supplies to Injured Crew

Apr 21, 2015

A U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) aircrew dropped medical supplies to a Colombian fishing vessel 900 miles northwest of Galapagos Island, Sunday, the USCG informs. At approximately 10 p.m., Saturday, Coast Guard 11th District watchstanders received…

Titan, Svitzer Merger Creates Global Salvage Giant

Apr 21, 2015

Svitzer, salvage division of AP Moller-Maersk and Titan Salvage, a division of Crowley Maritime Corp are merging their salvage operations to create a new market leader.  In this US in shipping’s latest consolidation move, Svitzer is joining…

IMO Conference to Address Ferry Safety

Apr 20, 2015

Conference on the enhancement of safety of ships carrying passengers on non-international voyages, Manila, the Philippines, April 24, 2015 The International Maritime Organization (IMO) will hold an international conference on the enhancement…

Fishing Vessel Skipper Fined for Collision

Apr 20, 2015

The skipper of a fishing vessel that collided with a ferry was fined after pleading guilty for failing to keep a proper lookout.The skipper, Lindsay Haugh, of the fishing vessel Onward N336, was fined a total of £2,500 plus costs of £231…

IMO SG Calls for Urgent Action to Safeguard Migrants

Apr 20, 2015

International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General, Koji Sekimizu, today called for coordinated action to safeguard migrants, following the most recent incident involving large-scale loss of life in the Mediterranean. While recognizing…

Canada's Ferry Operators Highlight Safety

Apr 16, 2015

As Canadians remember the tragic sinking of the Korean ferry, MV Sewol, one year ago today, Canada’s ferry operators remind Canadians of the notable safety track record of its sector.  Through a short video posted online, the Canadian Ferry…

Skipper Fined for Breakwater Collision

Apr 13, 2015

At a hearing today at South Shields Magistrates Court, Robert Trueman, the Owner/Skipper of a fishing vessel was fined a total of £5,000 plus costs of £4,536.18 after pleading guilty for failing to keep a good lookout. Trueman was also ordered…

Canada Releases Tanker Safety System Report

Apr 13, 2015

The Government of Canada has released the second report of the independent Tanker Safety Expert Panel, “A Review of Canada’s Ship-source Spill Preparedness and Response: Setting the Course for the Future, Phase II – Requirements for the Arctic and for Hazardous and Noxious Substances Nationally”…

Who Should Pay to Prevent Further Damage of Stricken Ships?

Apr 09, 2015

Who – shipowner or insurer – should bear the costs of any action taken to prevent a stricken vessel from getting into further costly difficulties? A seminar organized jointly by the Association of Average Adjusters and the International Underwriting…

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