Maritime Safety News


Australia, Japan Enact Rules for Shipping Liquid Hydrogen

Jan 12, 2017

Australia and Japan signed a memorandum at the headquarters of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) in Canberra which will allow liquid hydrogen to be shipped in bulk for the first time. Ship containment systems are being developed…

Repatriating Sick and Injured Seafarers

Jan 12, 2017

Following a recent roundtable with Rowland Raikes, Medical Rescue International, Markus McMillin, Claims Executive at UK P&I Club, discusses the varying circumstances surrounding medical repatriation of seafarers, and the related challenges and associated costs…

CNOOC Diverted Two LNG Cargoes from Tianjin After Pipeline Fire

Jan 10, 2017

China's state-owned energy company CNOOC diverted two cargoes of imported liquefied natural gas (LNG) after a pipeline fire in northern China's Tianjin, though imports were normal as of Monday, traders with knowledge of the matter said on Tuesday…

Transas Brings THESIS to its 2017 Forum for Change

Jan 10, 2017

The speaker line-up at the next annual Transas Global Conference confirms that the innovative digital solutions company is catching the mood at the cutting edge of vessel operations by suggesting that, properly harnessed, operations and technology can transform maritime safety as well as efficiency…

Global Maritime Brings Eagle Lyon Pope (ELP) to Market

Jan 09, 2017

Global Maritime Consultancy & Engineering, a provider of offshore marine warranty, dynamic positioning and engineering services, has re-launched Eagle Lyon Pope (ELP), its ports and shipping, marine casualty investigation and loss adjusting division…

Port of Virginia to Close Ahead of Winter Storm

Jan 06, 2017

The U.S. Coast Guard said the Port of Virginia will close Friday at midnight in anticipation of Winter Storm Helena, which is expected to bring snow and wind which will likely create particularly hazardous conditions, including zero visibility onshore and on the water…

NMEA Selects Board of Directors Lineup

Jan 04, 2017

The National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) announced the selection of its new Board of Directors chairman, vice chairman and secretary, as well as appointment of four additional members. Mike Spyros of Electronics Unlimited, having served as NMEA vice chairman since 2014…

Lord West to Highlight State of UK Maritime Sector

Jan 03, 2017

On January 1, 2017, Seafarers UK, celebrated the start of its Centenary Year. To mark this anniversary, Seafarers UK is holding a number of special Centenary events around the UK during 2017, in Liverpool, Bristol, Glasgow and London.On March 28…

How to Reduce the Risk of Engine Room Fires

Jan 03, 2017

Tony Watson, Risk Assessor at UK P&I Club in conjunction with Burgoynes, highlights the risk and impact of engine room fires onboard ships, and recommends steps to prevent and supress fires. Research coordinated by IMO has indicated that…

New Training Course Seeks an End to Sexual Harassment

Dec 28, 2016

The Ship Operations Cooperative Program (SOCP) picks MYMIC Simulations to develop a computer based training product on the prevention of sexual assault and sexual harassment (SASH) in the maritime industry. Sexual assault, sexual harassment…

Future Care Launches New Website

Dec 23, 2016

Future Care, Inc., a provider of global maritime medical management and cost containment services to the maritime community, has launched its new website www.futurecareinc.com. The revised website showcases Future Care’s Caring for the Crew program…

Hill Dickinson Defends in Norovirus Class Action

Dec 22, 2016

Hill Dickinson said it successfully defended its client, Bourne Leisure, in a 219-claimant class action involving a Norovirus outbreak which occurred at a Butlin’s site in 2011.More tthan 4,000 guests and an additional 1,200 team members…

Danish Maritime Authority improves information for seafarers

Dec 21, 2016

From January 2, 2017, Notices to Mariners will be available via a new and improved online system that also presents navigation warnings and shooting warnings.In the future, Notices to Mariners will be issued and made available on an ongoing basis and not only on Fridays…

Members Support IMCA's Governance Update

Dec 20, 2016

Corporate governance has been a topical subject in the commercial world for many years. Now the association world is catching up. One that has seized it with enthusiasm is the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) with the result…

APM Terminals to Promote Safety in Vietnam

Dec 15, 2016

APM Terminals together with AIP Foundation, a road safety nonprofit, is rolling out a new training program in Vietnam to help make the port community of Cai Mep in southern Vietnam safe.  More than 45 truck drivers and other CMIT employees…

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