Maritime Safety News


New Quick Stowage Planning Software Showcased

Dec 10, 2013

IS Seacos Asia, a wholly owned subsidiary of INTERSCHALT maritime systems AG, Germany, welcomed 60 representatives of 30 companies from 5 different countries at their recent Singapore User Conference, where amongst others, StowMan[s] software was demonstrated…

Barge Industry Addresses USCG Draft SGEWW

Dec 06, 2013

Barge Industry Comments on Draft Coast Guard Shale Gas Wastewater Transport Policy; Cites Strong Safety RecordThe American Waterways Operators, the national trade association representing the tugboat, towboat and barge industry, submitted comments on the U…

Safariland Appoints Kubasik to Board of Directors

Dec 05, 2013

Maui Acquisition Corp, the parent corporation of The Safariland Group, a global provider of a diverse range of safety and survivability products designed for the public safety, military, professional and outdoor markets has announced the appointment of Christopher E…

Daemi Appointed Director at DNV GL Oil & Gas

Dec 05, 2013

DNV GL Oil & Gas has appointed Moss Daemi as the Director of its Middle East, India and North Africa Division. “We established our presence in the MENA region over 40 years ago and will continue to support the oil and gas industry here to make…

New WSS Asia VP Talks of Challenging Market at Marintec

Dec 03, 2013

‘We are still in a challenging market - Asia is no exception, says new VP for WSS Asia PacificRegional Vice President Asia Pacific, Neal De Roche says Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) remains focussed on providing innovative solutions to client needs…

BMT, Port of Dover Consultancy Partner for Training

Dec 02, 2013

In partnership with the Port of Dover Consultancy, BMT Isis (BMT), a subsidiary of BMT Group, has announced the launch of a two day, interactive training course and workshop for Harbor Masters, Port Managers and Port Authorities.  Entitled ‘Managing Port Safety and Security’…

DoD's Increased Arctic Attention Welcomed by AAPC Co-Chairs

Nov 27, 2013

Alaska Arctic Policy Commission Co-Chairs Senator Lesil McGuire and Representative Bob Herron have approved of a recent DoD report, introduced by United States Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, but pointed out that the overarching language is short on details and lacks a plan for implementation…

What About Maritime Safety if Scotland Chooses Independence?

Nov 26, 2013

In response to the Scottish Government's release of the 2014 pre-referrendum White Paper 'Scotland Future', shipping organization Maritime UK members suggest that the publication raises as many questions as it does answers.Maritime UK members…

IMO Honors Acts of Bravery

Nov 26, 2013

American rescuers and a Chinese seafarer have been presented with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea 2013, during a special ceremony held on November 25, 2013 at IMO Headquarters in London. Aviation Survival Technician Second Class Randy J…

IMO Set to Adopt Global Mandatory Audit Scheme

Nov 20, 2013

The Assembly of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), meeting for its 28th session in London, is expected, amongst other matters, to adopt key resolutions and amendments relating to the Organization’s mandatory audit scheme, paving…

KVH Sponsors Event Highlighting Seafarer Welfare

Nov 20, 2013

KVH Industries, Inc., a provider of maritime satellite television and communications systems, will support the International Seafarers' Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) as sponsor of a London event: 'Michael Grey, MBE, in Conversation with Rose George…

P&I Club Analysis Warns of False Sense of Navigational Security

Nov 19, 2013

The London P&I Club says that a recent analysis of collision cases has highlighted the effect complacency has on casualties.The club recently undertook a ‘root cause’ analysis of collision cases, which concluded that the majority could be categorised as human error…

SCI Hires New Sales Head, Opens 12th Office

Nov 19, 2013

Survival Craft Inspectorate (SCI), a global provider of emergency marine evacuation systems, has made a new appointment and announced the opening of its 12th office.Jos Lems, who has more than 25 years’ experience in the maritime sector…

Videotel Works with Industry for Chemical Tanker Training

Nov 19, 2013

Chemical Tanker safety comes into sharp focus in a new training course from leading maritime training provider Videotel Marine International.The newly-launched Advanced Chemical Tanker Course has been developed in conjunction with the Chemical Distribution Institute (CDI)…

Recent Nigerian Piracy Kidnapping Flags a Caution

Nov 18, 2013

“Security in this region [off the coast of Nigeria] is often not sufficient,” says maritime piracy attorney Dennis McElwee “Unfortunately, maritime companies are not always taking the necessary precautions to protect crewmembers from this type of attack…

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