Carriage of containers on bulk carriers is a hot topic, and careful planning and preparation is necessary to ensure the safety of the crew, ship and […]

Over the last few years we have seen an alarming increase in the number of accidents at sea in which drugs have been a causative factor. […]

The root cause of many groundings and collisions, lost anchors are among the top five reasons for claims costs. Anchor and chain loss can often lead […]

Cyprus-based cybersecurity specialist Epsco-Ra Security Systems has developed a comprehensive and thorough cyber security solution that would protect shipping company networks way beyond the standards required […]

From 29 August 2021, navigation- and radio-communication equipment to be installed on board vessels is required to be compliant with Bridge Alert Management (BAM) according to […]

This checklist is based on statistical analysis and investigation of the deficiencies pointed out by Port State Control officers onboard ships classed by ClassNK. To minimize […]

Partial Amendment of the Act on Maritime Traffic Safety came into force on 1 July 2021. The following new system for navigational safety is to be […]

Several serious incidents have initiated CICs from the major port states. The CIC on Stability in General by the Paris and Tokyo MoUs will be carried […]

The time is up for the owners of any ships calling at EU ports or anchorages to arrange surveys, required by the EU Ship Recycling Regulation, […]

Changes in shipping practices that mean human factors input is becoming increasingly important for improving safety and efficiency on board ships, but as Catherine Harvey and […]

Following the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee session in November 2020, new amendments were adopted to MARPOL Annex VI. These amendments which will come into force […]

IMO Resolution MSC.402(96) for the maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of LSA equipment has been in force since 1 January 2020. There are, […]

Cyber security is a key challenge in the maritime industry. This news contains practical recommendations from DNV experts for maritime advice in the field of cyber […]

Pilot Ladder Safety – Do It Right The First Time. Every day around the world, maritime pilots board and disembark ships using pilot ladder arrangements. When […]

The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) was formed in April 1970 in response to the growing public concern about marine pollution, particularly by oil, after […]