Maritime Safety News


AoS Assists Seafarers Through Historic Storms

Feb 18, 2014

Seafarers’ charity Apostleship of the Sea (AoS) has been providing support to crew struggling to keep shipping going despite the recent severe storms in the U.K.In Falmouth two seafarers injured as a result of severe storms are being cared…

Sea-Fire Adds Gulf Coast Distributor

Feb 18, 2014

Sea-Fire Marine welcomed Onward Shipyard Supply to its network of distributors. Meeting the needs of both recreational and commercial applications, Texas-based Onward Shipyard Supply serves domestic and foreign marine service companies and shipyards…

Sea Star Assists Vessel Rescue

Feb 18, 2014

While in transit from Jacksonville, Florida to San Juan, Puerto Rico, the crew of Sea Star Line’s El Morro vessel received distress calls from a small fishing vessel in the Atlantic Ocean. The fishing vessel was attempting to hail the U.S. Coast…

US Maritime Fatalities on the Decline

Feb 18, 2014

Hersman announces slight rise in 2012 transportation fatalities; aviation, pipeline and marine deaths dropAccording to preliminary figures released today by the National Transportation Safety Board, total transportation fatalities in the…

The Coast Guard’s Proposed Maritime Preemption Assessment Framework

Feb 17, 2014

What it may foretell about the coming towing vessel rule.In the May 2013 issue of Maritime Reporter & Engineering News, Dennis Bryant published a provocative article titled Rebuilding the Presumption of Preemption. Pointing to recent examples…

Chautauqua Lake Airplane Crash Exercise Scheduled

Feb 16, 2014

Personnel from the U. S. Coast Guard, Chautauqua County, Lakewood Fire Department, the State of New York, WCA Hospital and more than 2 dozen partner agencies are scheduled to hold a mass-rescue exercise on the ice of Chautauqua Lake in the vicinity…

Chemical Weapons Destruction Ship Arrives Spain

Feb 13, 2014

The 'MV Cape Ray' has arrived at Rota, Spain, for a port visit while en route to aid in removal of Syrian chemical materials, Pentagon spokesman Army Col. Steve Warren informs the American Forces Press Service.The vessel -- part of the Transportation…

Aquatic Enhances Offshore Personnel Training

Feb 13, 2014

Aquatic Engineering & Construction Ltd., an Acteon company, has worked with specialist health and safety training provider Survivex, to create a bespoke course for its offshore teams who work at height using harnesses.Aquatic’s modular reel drive systems can stand up to 7m high when assembled…

A Call for Vessel Refuge Guidelines

Feb 13, 2014

Shipowners, Salvors and Insurers – through their respective trade associations – have jointly called for the prompt and proper implementation of international measures to provide a Place of Refuge for stricken vessels, following a series of…

Aker Shipyard Provides Clarification on Crane Incident

Feb 13, 2014

Aker Philadelphia Shipyard, Inc. (APSI), the wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary of Aker Philadelphia Shipyard ASA (AKPS) has released an update regarding an incident that occurred yesterday at its facility. According to Aker, numerous factually incorrect news reports have emerged…

Atlantic Coasts Brace Against Ice, Severe Storms

Feb 12, 2014

A catastrophic ice storm wreaking havoc in the American South is now poised to pummel the eastern seaboard; on the other side of the ocean 'Orange', and 'Red' warnings have been issued by Met Éireann and the UK Met Office respectively.Crowley…

Voith Wins Governor’s Award for Safety

Feb 12, 2014

Award from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry recognizes Voith’s commitment to workplace safetyVoith Turbo’s York facility has received the 2013 Governor’s Award for Safety Excellence through the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry…

International Cooperation will Streamline Maritime Transport

Feb 12, 2014

Sweden, South Korea and Denmark have initiated a global partnership on the development of e-navigation solutions. Modern technology will lead to higher safety and more efficient transports at sea.The Swedish Maritime Administration is leading the largest European e-navigation project…

Coast Guard OPC Sweepstakes Narrowed to Three Yards

Feb 12, 2014

Acquisition Update: U.S. Coast Guard Awards Three Contracts for Offshore Patrol Cutter Preliminary and Contract Design.In a process that has come a long way since the early days of the Coast Guard's so-called 'Deepwater' recapitalization efforts…

Kongsberg to Overhaul Seamen’s Church Simulators

Feb 11, 2014

SCI begins a massive rebuild of its Paducah, Ky. simulators used to train mariners for safety on the water.The Seamen’s Church Institute (SCI) has signed a contract with Kongsberg Maritime for a complete overhaul of important maritime simulator…

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