The Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) will investigate the recent stability incident on the mobile rig 'Scarabeo 8'.Scarabeo 8 is a semi-submersible drilling facility owned by Saipem SpA Norwegian Branch (Saipem). The facility is currently…
Offshore Wind Health and Safety Summit 2012 to consider how to ensure workers safety in this hazardous industry.The European offshore wind industry is growing exponentially. In the first half of 2012 alone offshore wind power was up 50% on the previous year…
The third meeting of the Navigation Safety Advisory Group (NSAG) recently met to consider safety of navigation concerns in Australian waters.(NSAG is the peak consultative body for matters relating to the Australian Maritime Safety Authority's…
'HMS Enterprise' sails from Falmouth in Cornwall to the Middle East for nine months, primarily for military data gathering.While the ship's primary tasking is military data-gathering she will also act as a deterrent to illegal activity by increasing security and preventing conflict…
A new Bill currently before Parliament transfers some responsibilities from Maritime New Zealand to the Environmental Protection Authority.The Marine Legislation Bill had its first reading in Parliament on 11 September 2012.The Bill…
IMO Secretary-General Koji Sekimizu calls on governments & the shipping industry to take prompt and decisive action on a number of key issues.In a keynote address to the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Conference in London, Mr. Sekimizu…
Chris Charman has been appointed as Chief Executive of IMCA (International Marine Contractors Association) taking over from Hugh Williams who is retiring. He will take up the position on 3 December 2012. IMCA is the international trade association for offshore…
Shane Guidry and Harvey Gulf team up with leading industry naval architects, engine suppliers, classification societies, regulatory bodies and a host of others to bring U.S. Gulf of Mexico offshore energy into the 21st Century – and beyond. Often out in front of the competition in many ways…
A major fire aboard the Colombo-bound merchant vessel 'Amsterdam Bridge' off Mumbai coast reportedly contained & cooling operations underway.Indian Coast Guard officials said, 'The flames have been contained but not extinguished. A thick…
EU Naval Force warship 'ESPS Relampago' rescues 68 people in a drifting open boat.ESPS Relámpago, currently operating as part of the EU Naval Force – Operation ATALANTA, fighting piracy off the Somali Coast, rescued 68 people after finding…
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has produced a teaching DVD entitled 'Safe Lifting'.Almost no work can be carried out in any marine environment without a lifting process being involved. It is an essential component of all offshore operations…
Chinese Maritime Safety Administration ship 'Haixun 31' to be hosted by US 14th Coast Guard District in Honolulu Harbor.The Haixun 31 will be escorted into Aloha Tower is to be met 4, September 2012, by a parade of ships that will include…
BSEE Hurricane Response Team monitors offshore oil & gas operators' activities in Gulf of Mexico, post TS 'Isaac'.From operator reports, it is estimated that approximately 71.50 percent of the current daily oil production in the Gulf of Mexico has been shut-in…
Australian Maritime Safety Authority calls off search & rescue (SAR) as no further realistic prospect of finding any more survivors.On the final day of the operation four merchant vessels and HMAS Maitland recovered 55 survivors. All survivors…
Failure to follow Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) safety guidelines led to court sentence following death in boating accident.The sentencing of Timaru man David Lloyd Batchelor following the death of a friend in a boating accident highlights…
