Maritime Safety News


DMCA Discuss Marine Driving License Issuance

Aug 01, 2013

Maritime Security Executive Committee of the Office of H.H. the Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces and DMCA discuss marine driving license issuance services and MSS achievements.Discussions aimed at strengthening joint cooperation in maritime sector development…

Bulk Cargo IMSBC Code Requirements

Jul 25, 2013

A review of recent incidents has highlighted a failure of not only ship’s crew, but also charterers and shippers, to comply with the mandatory requirements of the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code.The IMSBC Code became…

Port2Port completes Pilot Audit of the ISO/PAS 28007

Jul 25, 2013

Port2Port Maritime has completed a pilot audit assessment for ISO/PAS 28007. After a rigorous and meticulously detailed, top down validation process conducted from the company headquarters to overseas operating locations and out to the point of embarkation…

Intertek Addresses Global Mercury Pollution

Jul 25, 2013

Intertek will tackle the issue of mercury pollution across industries during the “International Conference on Mercury as a Global Pollutant” (ICMGP) in Edinburgh, Scotland, July 28 to August 2, 2013.Intertek will showcase expertise in detecting…

GoM Loss of Well Control Update

Jul 25, 2013

BSEE, Coast Guard Continue Response Coordination for Loss of Well Control Event and Rig Fire.The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) and the U.S. Coast Guard are continuing to oversee Walter Oil & Gas Corporation’s response…

GofM Rig Fire, Loss of Control: Latest News

Jul 24, 2013

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) and the U.S. Coast Guard conducted multiple overflights today to supplement responsible party flights to maintain aerial surveillance of the scene.  The natural gas well continues to fuel the fire on the rig…

Gulf of Mexico Jack-up Rig Evacuated

Jul 23, 2013

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) & the U. S. Coast Guard have set up a Command Center in their continued response to the loss of well control event 55 miles offshore Louisiana in 154 feet of water in the Gulf of Mexico…

Seagull Delivers Maritime Labor Convention Training

Jul 18, 2013

Seagull is urging seafarers and shore-based staff alike to make themselves fully aware of their rights and obligations in the event of non-compliance with the Maritime Labor Convention.  Failure to comply with the new legislation could lead to vessels being detained…

CrewPlan Fullfills Requirements MLC

Jul 18, 2013

HMC supports objective of the ISM to ensure safe operations.When the Maritime Labor Convention (MLC) of 2006 comes into force it will replace and update more than 68 International labor standards related to the maritime sector adopted over the last 80 years…

Training Matters To The Bottom Line

Jul 18, 2013

Shipowners considering their future training needs would be well advised to ensure they view Videotel’s very latest video - Training Matters.  Demonstrating that good training makes sense to the bottom line, it details how ship operators…

Morris Takes the Helm at SAFE Boats

Jul 17, 2013

SAFE Boats International (SAFE) said that Dennis Morris has joined the organization as President and CEO. Morris brings with him an extensive background in Business Development and International marketing within the defense industry and experience leading large and small businesses…

Steamship Mutual Mobile Applications Enhancements

Jul 17, 2013

In 2012, Steamship Mutual and The Ship Safety Trust launched a Mobile App for i-phone and i-pad, which has proved very popular and enhanced the service the Club provides to its Members. The Club has now launched an Android version of the App…

Norway First to Sign IMO Fishing Vessel Safety Protocol

Jul 16, 2013

The Kingdom of Norway has become the first State to sign the Cape Town Agreement of 2012 on the Implementation of the Provisions of the 1993 Protocol relating to the Torremolinos International Convention for the Safety of Fishing Vessels, 1977…

Cruise Ship Blaze: USCG Issues Final Report on Carnival Splendor Fire

Jul 15, 2013

The Coast Guard on Monday July 15, 2013, released the final report on the investigation into the November 8, 2010, fire onboard the cruise ship Carnival Splendor.The vessel suffered a major mechanical failure in the number five diesel generator…

Robert Allan Design New Canadian Coast Guard SAR Lifeboats

Jul 15, 2013

Robert Allan Ltd. has designed a new generation of more capable High Endurance Self-righting Search & Rescue Lifeboats for the Canadian Coast Guard.This new design was developed from the successful similar vessels known as the “Severn” Class…

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