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Top 7 Websites for Maritime Accident Investigation Reports and Case Studies
Maritime accident investigation reports and case studies are often used as valuable resources for educating maritime professionals regarding various reasons that lead to fatal accidents at the sea. Learning from others mistakes to enhance personal and ship safety is extremely essential. Find out seven such online resources providing value information to the marine world.
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European Commission’s New Ports Regulation Proposal to Emerge Next Week
If no major hiccups occur, the European Commission will adopt its new port regulation proposal and ports policy communication a week from now.
Who Will Save Shrinking Sub-3,000 TEU Fleet?
The collapse of the German KG ship financing system has left a hole in the small container vessel market which still needs to be filled, particularly as much of the fleet needs to be made more fuel efficient and environmentally friendly .
Survey Of Internet Facility On Board Vessels
The ITF have been contacted by a UK University, which is working with the University of the Aegean, as part of a project on the retention of seafarers. They are particularly interested in the availability of internet facilities on board ships.
Ports Give Out Mixed Messages On Monitoring & Automation Technology Benefits
84% of port owners, operators and contractors said they would expect “increased safety” to be the primary benefit in specifying an automated system to monitor factors such as mooring line tension, approach speed and environmental conditions, according to a new independent market report.
Faces of the Sea – Theme of “Day of the Seafarer 2013″
This year’s theme for Day of the Seafarer is Faces of the Sea. It is a natural evolution from last yearʼs successful theme of ʻIt came by sea and I canʼt live without itʼ.
Better Safety Management is The Next Step to Improve Offshore Safety
To avoid major accidents, safety barriers are critical to stop accident pathways before they become serious, and they need to be treated accordingly. DNV, as a leading class society and global risk management expert, supports the industry in enhancing offshore safety and helps to improve safety regulations.
Types of Exhaust Gas Boiler (EGB) Fires and Ways to Prevent Them
Exhaust Gas Boilers (EGF) on ships have a high risk of fire as they operate at extremely high temperature. An Exhaust Gas Boiler fire can be a caused because of a variety of reasons. Learn about the different types of Exhaust Gas Boilers (EGF) fires and how to prevent them.
Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) To Provide The Industry With New Standards For Arctic Ships
Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) is to introduce new requirements in its Rules, concerning ships operating in Arctic seas. The requirements refer to damage trim and stability calculations to be made for the case of ship damage.
European Commission Unveils Maritime Strategy For The Atlantic
The European Commission has today adopted an Action Plan to revitalise the marine and maritime economy in the Atlantic Ocean Area. The Action Plan follows from the Atlantic Strategy the Commission adopted in 2011.
New X-Bow Platform Supply Vessel ‘Blue Thunder’ Delivered
Ulstein Verft delivered ‘Blue Thunder’, the fourth of six medium-sized X bow design platform supply vessels of the PX121 design from ULSTEIN to Blue Ship Invest.
Black Sea Action to Target ‘Sea of Shame’
The ITF and its affiliated maritime unions in Bulgaria, Georgia, Romania, Russia, Turkey and Ukraine will be exposing substandard working conditions and fighting for improved safety in what they have described as the ‘Black Sea of shame’, next week, from 13 to 15 May.
Port Metro Vancouver Named to Canada’s “Green 30” List
Port Metro Vancouver has been named to the 2012 “Green 30” list of Canadian organizations whose employees are most positive about their record on environmental stewardship.
NGOS And Shipping Industry Make Ground-Breaking Joint Call For Review Of Legal Discharge Status Of Polyisobutene (PIB)
Leading wildlife conservation and animal welfare charities and the UK Chamber of Shipping, supported by the wider industry body Maritime UK, have come together as a single voice to call for an urgent review of the hazard classification status of PIB.
