Maritime Safety News


ICS Launches Definitive Guidelines on MLC Convention

May 30, 2019

Responding to changing regulations the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has launched of the third edition of its essential Guidelines on the Application of the ILO Maritime Labor Convention, the only fully up to date guide to the Maritime…

Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Shipping: We need Icebreakers

May 30, 2019

The Great Lakes-St. Lawrence shipping industry is calling for at least five new icebreakers to be part of the federal government’s recent announcement of $15.7 billion for Canadian Coast Guard fleet renewal.Chamber of Marine Commerce President…

Cape Town to Employ Helo Pilotage Transfers

May 24, 2019

Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has taken the decision to introduce a helicopter service at its Port of Cape Town to transfer marine pilots onto and off visiting vessels. This would make the port one of three within the South African…

IAATO Votes for Whale Protection Measures

May 20, 2019

The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) voted measures into effect that will reduce the incidence of tourist ships striking whales around the Antarctic Peninsula. The vote occurred at its annual meeting, held in Cape Town this year…

London P&I clubs Widen Middle East Threat Zone

May 17, 2019

London's marine insurance market has extended the list of waters deemed high risk to include Oman, the United Arab Emirates and the Gulf after ship attacks off Fujairah, officials said on Friday, in a move that could push up premiums.The London…

Houston Ship Channel Reopens to Two-Way Traffic

May 15, 2019

The Houston Ship Channel reopened on Wednesday to two-way traffic after salvage crews removed two gasoline barges damaged in a weekend collision with a deep-draft vessel, officials said.About 11,280 barrels of gasoline spilled into the channel near Bayport…

One Dead, One Hurt in Los Angeles Port Accident

May 15, 2019

An industrial accident on Wednesday, May 15 at a Port of Los Angeles container terminal tragically took the life of an International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) worker and seriously injured a second worker. The incident occurred at approximately 7:25 a…

Saudi Tankers Among Those Hit off UAE Coast

May 13, 2019

Saudi Arabia said on Monday that two of its oil tankers were among those attacked off the coast of the United Arab Emirates and said it was an attempt to undermine the security of crude supplies amid tensions between the United States and Iran…

Thad Allen Joins HudsonAnalytix

May 13, 2019

HudsonAnalytix, announced that Admiral Thad Allen, U.S. Coast Guard retired, has joined their operation as a Senior Executive Advisor.Admiral Allen served as the 23rd Commandant of the Coast Guard from 2006 to 2010.  He will be focusing on risk…

Coast Guard Foundation Presents Award to Crowley

May 09, 2019

The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to the education and welfare of all Coast Guard members and their families, recently recognized Chairman and CEO Tom Crowley Jr. and Crowley Maritime Corporation for more than 30…

OSHA Names Raffo to MACOSH

May 08, 2019

Donald Raffo, the Marine Chemist at General Dynamics-Electric Boat in Groton, CT, has been appointed to OSHA’s Maritime Advisory Committee on Occupational Health and Safety (MACOSH) by the U.S. Secretary of Labor. MACOSH advises OSHA on matters…

Trelleborg Fenders for Singapore Cruise Center Rehab

May 02, 2019

Trelleborg’s marine and infrastructure operation supplied its SCK Cell Fenders as part of a project undertaken by the Singapore Cruise Center to upgrade its infrastructure to accommodate the latest generation of cruise vessels at its international cruise terminal…

The Future of TOS

May 02, 2019

Can Your Technology Compete in Today's Terminal Operating Landscape? When it comes to terminal automation, ‘failing to plan means planning to fail.’Automation is not a one-size-fits all solution. And, while future terminal operations will necessarily involve technology and autonomous operations…

Pure Safety Group's 'Checkmate' TR3 Tripod

Apr 30, 2019

Pure Safety Group (PSG), a company dedicated solely to fall protection, has introduced the Checkmate TR3 Tripod, used as Personal Protective Equipment to access workers and provide fall protection in confined space environments.The tripod features…

NAPA and ChartWorld Partner for 'ai'

Apr 29, 2019

NAPA, a leading maritime software, services and data analysis provider and ChartWorld, a leading digital chart agent, has announced their partnership to provide revolutionary artificial intelligence-driven voyage planning and optimization.Oliver Schwarz…

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