Safety & Training – Page 2
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NewsSalvage and rescue teams battle in stormy seas
Multraship has been called out many times in offshore and inland waters as storms challenge salvage teams.
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NewsSuspected battery blaze on cargo ship put out
A fire that burned ‘for days’ on a cargo ship has been put out, with suggestions it was a lithium-ion battery blaze.
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NewsTraining tug masters of the future
Svitzer has selected Kongsberg Digital to supply tug training simulators as the Denmark-based towage operator’s Port of Newcastle, Australia operation prepares for the arrival of the innovative TRAnsverse tug in early 2025.
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NewsControversial Workboat Code enforced
The MCA’s controversial new workboat code has gone in force today – with many of its problems eliminated or watered down thanks to hours of work by the Workboat Association (WA) and like-minded organisations.
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NewsIMO publishes book to mark 75 years
The International Maritime organisation is marking 75 years since the adoption of the IMO Convention by publishing a book on safer shipping and cleaner seas.
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NewsA benchmark new GMDSS safety display terminal
Intellian and Iridium are working together to enhance safety at sea
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NewsTug heroes win award for saving 21 lives
A three-man tug crew who saved the lives of 21 men and avoided a catastrophic oil spill were officially commended by the International Maritime organisation last week.
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NewsOsbit releases new asset management tool
Offshore equipment manufacturer, Osbit, has unveiled a new asset management tool to help enhance safety and performance
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NewsUK marks 25 years of life and vessel-saving SOSREP
The vital work of the Secretary of State’s Representative for Maritime Salvage and Intervention has now entered its 25th year.
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NewsThe changing face of the lifeboat market
Customers are asking for alternative concepts for vessel types - especially where onboard space is at a premium
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NewsLack of training led to crew death, probe finds
An investigation by the Dutch Safety Board has concluded that the death of a member of crew on board a tug was partly due to a lack of training.
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NewsInland waterways guidance updated for UK
New guidance for the UK’s inland waterways has been published with advice and safety requirements for commercial vessel operators.
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NewsOne dead, four missing after cargo ships collide
One person has died and divers have been unable to find four others after two cargo ships crashed into each other in the German North Sea.
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NewsEV suspected of causing container fire
More fears have been raised about the transport of electric vehicles after a container believed to contain a used one caught fire off the coast of Greece.
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NewsTug grounding probably caused by excess speed
A report into a tug grounding last year says it was probably caused by the ship using excessive speed.
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NewsZelim signs trial agreement with US Coast Guard
Maritime safety firm Zelim has signed an agreement with the US Coast Guard to trial its AI solution ZOE.
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NewsFire and myth: exploring EV battery dangers in shipping
A recent paper refutes what it says are misleading claims that battery electric vehicle (BEV) fires are more dangerous and frequent than those in vehicles with internal combustion engines (ICE).
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NewsShipyard workers warned of deadly asbestos
Once thought to be one of the best ways to mitigate fire hazards, the prevalent use of asbestos has caused deadly dangers to ship workers.
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NewsUK subsea firm wins key Indonesian deal
A UK manufacturer of diving and subsea rescue equipment has won a deal to supply its new submarine rescue system to the Indonesian navy
