Guidelines helping shipowners comply with a new International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulation, requiring ship-specific planned procedure for recovering individuals from the water, have been launched by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS)…
Capt. Vincent Martinez relieved Capt. Thomas Smith, II, as commanding officer of Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division (NSWC IHEODTD) during a change of command ceremony at Indian Head, Md…
The U.S. Maritime Administration published a policy on voluntary certification of cruise vessel security and safety training.The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has published a policy for the certification of cruise vessel security and safety training providers…
This annual review of trends and developments in shipping losses and safety looks back at 2013 in terms of shipping losses (of over 100 gross tons) by location, type of vessel and cause and also examines future challenges and key risks. Tim Donney…
MarPro contributor Captain Jeff Cowan weighs in on the U.S. Coast Guard’s ambitious plans to bring America’s waterways into the 21st century. Some parts of that template do not sit well with him, and others. One of the issues that piqued…
USCG revises policy on transfer of cargo by foreign tank vesselsThe U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Sector Houston-Galveston has established a policy governing the transfer of cargo by foreign tank vessels in advance of overdue safety compliance…
America’s waterways are the economic engine that drives national prosperity. The federal effort in facilitating the safe and efficient operations of these waters must be an accelerant rather than a brake on this economic engine. To this end…
The United States Coast Guard informs that it has recognized ConocoPhillips subsidiary Polar Tankers, Inc. with the Rear Admiral William M. Benkert Osprey Award for Environmental Excellence. Vice Admiral Peter Neffenger, the USCG 29th Vice Commandant…
Rep. Coble started off in 1949 in North Carolina, 250 miles inland, where he knew “virtually nothing” about the Coast Guard prior to enlisting. He was attending Appalachian State University in Boone, N.C. where his college classmates had gone…
The Liberian Registry has called on shipping regulators to ensure the effective implementation of existing rules to protect human life, safety and the environment, opposed to creating new rules and regulations.Scott Bergeron, CEO of the Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry…
Well-established local criminal syndicate diversifying its targets rather than undertaking new operations says Denmark-based security advisory and intelligence company Risk Intelligence.The recent hijacking cases of coastal product tankers…
A four week seamanship training course, developed by EUCAP Nestor for the new Marine Police Investigation Unit (MPIU), kicked off this week. The course is part of a tailor-made Basic Training program for the MPIU, specifically made to ensure…
Citing a lack of preparation, bad weather and a mechanical breakdown as three important factors, the TSB today released its investigation report (M13N0001) into the loss-of-tow by the tugboat 'Charlene Hunt' of the [passenger ship] 'MV Lyubov…
The crew of the DFDS ship Britannia Seaways receives the award for the courage displayed in a vehement fire on board in 2013.On Thursday, the IMO Council agreed to present the internal Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea to the Captain and crew on board the DFDS ship Britannia Seaways…
Portugal’s second shipping register, the International Shipping Register of Madeira (MAR), is currently the strongest-growing flag in Europe.In the last six months, MAR’s fleet has increased by more than 60 new vessels representing net growth of 130% in terms of tonnage…