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Crowley's 'Alert' Tugboat Commended for Alaska Rescue Tow

Jun 19, 2013

Representative Eric Feige from the Alaska State Legislature presents a letter of commendation to the 'Alert's crew for their rescue tow of drill barge 'Kulluk'.The captain and crew were recognized for their  courage, teamwork and professionalism…

IMO Safety Symposium Proposes an Overhaul

Jun 19, 2013

The recent IMO Symposium on the Future of Ship Safety recommends that the International Maritime Organization (IMO) carries out a full review of the existing regulatory regime, in order to meet future needs and expectations.Following two days…

WSS Offers Free Welding Safety Inspections

Jun 18, 2013

Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) is currently running a campaign to promote safe onboard welding across the Asia Pacific region. The Welding Safety Inspection Service, launched earlier this year in Singapore, deals head-on with the challenges…

DNV Launches New Offshore Safety Training

Jun 18, 2013

DNV is to deliver new courses in offshore safety which aim to advance the critical role of elected safety representatives (ESRs) in minimizing the risk of accidents and improving safety.Following a series of successful pilot courses earlier this year…

Offshore Installations: BSEE to Host Hurricane Preparations Forum

Jun 17, 2013

The Bureau of Safety & Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) will host a public forum on offshore energy infrastructure hurricane preparedness and response on Thursday, June 27, 2013, as part of its efforts to improve the safety of offshore oil and gas operations…

USS Nimitz Indian Ocean Shipboad Fire Extinguished

Jun 17, 2013

A fire  aboard aircraft carrier 'USS Nimitz' (CVN 68) in the ship's electrical equipment was quickly extinguished by the ship's underway fire-fighting team.No Sailors were injured during the event or the response, and the ship and embarked air wing remain operable and in a safe…

Crowley Tugboat Crew Commended by CSA

Jun 13, 2013

The Crowley Maritime Corp. tugboat 'Explorer' has been awarded a letter of commendation from the Chamber of Shipping of America (CSA) for assisting a stricken vessel 30 miles west of Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, in December. Crowley crewmembers quickly responded to the 20-foot vessel…

China Shipyard Delivers Fast Rescue Vessel

Jun 13, 2013

Coastal Fast Rescue Vessel “BEI HAI JIU 203” has been delivered by China's Afai Southern Shipyard.The new vessel is for operation by Beihai Rescue Bureau, and its details were not disclosed.Mr. Yang Xiaoren, the Deputy Director General of…

Shipmaster Failed to Report Ship Adrift in Aleutian Pass

Jun 13, 2013

Coast Guard investigators have finished a one month investigation into the operation of the 874 ft. long 'Bangkok Bridge' in Dutch Harbor.Two investigators, one from Coast Guard Sector Anchorage and one from Coast Guard Marine Safety Detachment Dutch Harbor…

Rolta to Provide India's National NAVTEX Network

Jun 13, 2013

Rolta India Ltd wins contract for establishing 'National NAVTEX Network' from a subordinate office under the Ministry of Shipping, Road Transport & Highways, Government of India, that provides general aids to navigation along the Indian coast…

Resolve Expands European Presence

Jun 12, 2013

Resolve Salvage & Fire (Europe), Ltd., the European emergency response subsidiary of U.S.- based Resolve Marine Group, Inc., has added a new office at 23, Austin Friars, London, expanding the company’s U.K. operations base. The 34-year-old marine salvage…

Wilson Ship Management, WSS Signs Service Fleet Agreement

Jun 12, 2013

Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) finalized a five-year Safety Service Fleet Agreement with Wilson Ship Management (WSM), sealing the deal last week in Oslo at Norshipping. Wilson Ship Management has been testing WSS’s new Safety Service Concept over the last 12 months…

New Ohio River Fireboat: Huntington Seeks Federal Grant

Jun 12, 2013

Council has approved a resolution that may lead to the Huntington Fire Department obtaining a marine firefighting & hazardous material vessel through a Port Security grant.Huntington has the nation’s largest inland port. Following the 9/11 terrorist attacks…

Intercargo Calls for Improved Reporting Following Ship Casualties

Jun 11, 2013

During the forthcoming IMO Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 92 to be held June 12-21, 2013) Intercargo, the International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners will present its Bulk Carrier Casualty Report and will call for member States to fully investigate ship losses and very serious casualties…

Diginonymous, GW Partner for Offshore Medical Software

Jun 11, 2013

Software developer Diginonymous LLC and Maritime Medical Access Program at The George Washington University (GW) Medical Faculty Associates have teamed up to offer an advanced shipboard video telemedicine service for the international maritime…

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