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TSMS Transition Program Debuts at SUNY Towing Forum

Sep 27, 2012

Baker, Lyman & Co. will offer UTV operators a unique opportunity to review the TSMS Transition Program though an hour long interactive presentation during the October 17, 2012 Towing Forum at SUNY Maritime. TSMS, or Towing Safety Management System…

Singapore Group Technology Center to be Set Up by LR

Sep 27, 2012

Lloyd's Register to set up a a world-class Group Technology Center (GTC) in Singapore in collaboration with the Agency for Science, Technology & Research (A*STAR) To maximise the output of the GTC, LR and A*STAR are focusing on four research…

Fire Extinguished on Gulf of Mexico Oil Platform

Sep 27, 2012

W&T Offshore provides information regarding incident on Ship Shoal 233 B Platform.At about 10:00 a.m. on the morning of September 26, 2012, a fire started on the W&T Ship Shoal 233 B Platform and was subsequently extinguished at 11:35 a…

Maritime Intelligence Agency Counsels Against Pirate Complacency

Sep 27, 2012

Dryad Maritime predicts that, despite industry optimism of 2012, the end of the South West monsoon season will see the resumption of pirate attacks. Pirate operatives have awoken from their hibernation to venture forth from safe havens and…

US Coast Guard Hero Wins AFRAS Gold Medal

Sep 25, 2012

The Association for Rescue at Sea, Inc. (AFRAS) will hold its annual awards ceremony and reception on 4 October 2012 on Capitol Hill.The event will be co-hosted by the Honorable Howard Coble, co-chairman, U.S. Congressional Coast Guard Caucus…

Schat-Harding Strengthens North Sea Support

Sep 25, 2012

The world’s leading lifeboat and davit manufacturer Schat-Harding has strengthened its support for North Sea operators by opening new offices and service centres in Bergen and Stavanger. Both bases will focus on delivering in-service support and maintenance for lifeboats and davits in the North Sea…

Videotel Delivers STCW Compliance

Sep 25, 2012

The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) aims to achieve for the shipping industry what increased technology has so far failed to deliver, namely a reduction in the 80% of accidents on board ship attributable to human error…

China – Australia Maritime Safety Exchange Program

Sep 25, 2012

Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) welcomes 6 delegates from the China Maritime Safety Administration in a 12-week maritime safety exchange program.The group had a very busy first week in Canberra, where they were able to meet with…

Braemar: Ask Questions to Cut Casualties, Costs

Sep 24, 2012

Underwriters should be asking more questions at the time of placing or renewing marine insurance to reduce the risk of major incidents and cut unnecessary costs, suggests Braemar (Incorporating The Salvage Association). Speaking at the International…

Enclosed Space Entry Safety Amendments Agreed

Sep 24, 2012

SOLAS amendments to mandate enclosed space entry and rescue drills agreed by IMO Sub-Committee on Dangerous Goods, Solid cargoes & Containers.Draft amendments to SOLAS regulation III/19 to mandate enclosed space entry and rescue drills were agreed by the Sub-Committee on Dangerous Goods…

Boating Safety Pocket Checklist Launched

Sep 24, 2012

NauticalCheck launch the world’s first multi-page, waterproof, pocket checklist, giving boaters immediate access to both critical safety information.According to the US manufacturers, NauticalCheck is unlike anything ever published in the boating industry…

AAPA Chief Weighs in on WRDA

Sep 20, 2012

AAPA Chairman Testifies Before Senate Committee on Water Resources Development Act; Testimony emphasizes importance of investment in waterside infrastructure. Jerry Bridges, the American Association of Port Authorities’ Chairman of the Board and Executive Director of the Virginia Port Authority…

Canal Pleasure Cruise Venture Runs Aground

Sep 20, 2012

A UK businessman refitted a canal boat to carry up to 45 passengers along the Staffs & Worcester Canal without paying heed to safety requirements.The UK registered Canal Boat Hatherton Belle is a 20 metre vessel that had been adapted…

Mustang Survival HIT Inflatable PFD Safety Alert

Sep 19, 2012

In keeping with Mustang Survival’s commitment to the highest levels of quality and safety, we are notifying the public of an urgent advisory for specific Hydrostatic inflatable PFDs manufactured during April and May of 2012. A portion of these PFDs may be subject to delayed or non-inflations…

Satellite Phone Helps Rescue 82 From Ocean

Sep 19, 2012

Inmarsat's IsatPhone Pro alerts rescue services to assist passengers of a disabled Java Sea passenger boat.Australia Maritime Safety Authority's (AMSA's) Rescue Coordination Centre (RCC Australia) was contacted by Australian Federal Police…

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