Cosalt Adds Evacuation Systems Servicing

01 Oct 2007

European marine safety products and services provider Cosalt can now provide servicing of RFD Marin Ark evacuation systems, with the work carried out by RFD trained specialists.  

RINA Invests in Crew Training

30 Jul 2008

International classification society RINA has invested in crew training in a bid to help owners overcome the major challenge of manning their growing fleets.   

InterManager Addresses Seafarer Training Issues

01 Oct 2007

InterManager, the International Ships Managers' Association, has emphasised its commitment to solving the acute officer shortage problem by announcing a number of initiatives it believes will help to bolster crew numbers and encourage an industry wide drive to improve the training of cadets entering he industry.  

Flag States Crucial to Marine Safety

01 Oct 2007

The role of a flag state in assisting shipowners to achieve safe and efficient operation of ships cannot be understated, according to John Ramage, managing director of International Registries (U.K.) Limited, which administers the Marshall Islands Registry.  

Expanded Maritime Training in Norway

01 Oct 2007

Kongsberg Maritime opened the doors to a new training facility at its Bekkajordet, Horten, Norway site at the end of August.   

Marine Firefighting for Turkey and Egypt

01 Oct 2007

A new marine fire fighting system designed by Anglesey based company Marinex, has won a five figure deal to supply high speed military patrol boats in Turkey.