Safety & Training – Page 2
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IALA boosts navigation safety with new status
The International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) is now an Intergovernmental Organization (IGO).
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Body recovered as missing yacht passengers sought
British entrepreneur Mike Lynch is one of six passengers still missing from a superyacht that sank off Sicily with one male body recovered, various media have reported.
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Sanmar bags Turkish government tug contract
Turkey’s coastal safety directorate has ordered two powerful tugs from Sanmar to enhance its already extensive fleet of vessels.
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Lalizas UK opens new offices and warehouse
Greece-based safety marine products firm Lalizas has boosted its UK offering with new offices and a warehouse in the coastal town of Portsmouth.
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In the line of fire – salvors on the frontline
The consequences of war on commercial shipping lead to extra dangers for already risky work by salvage firms. Peter Barker reports on two companies’ activities affected by the Red Sea conflict.
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Flawed navigation led to grounding - report
An MAIB report has found insufficient navigation techniques and unqualified driver led to the grounding of a swim support vessel off the Isle of Wight.
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A Coruña demonstrates autonomous port drones
Demonstrations of autonomous drone technology have been demonstrated a Spanish port, including the detection and rescue of a person overboard.
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Salvors step in to save groundings, sinkings and fires
It’s been a busy half year for Dutch salvage firms, who have been called upon in a wide range of circumstances.
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Opinion: Bridging the maritime skills chasm
Leo Hambro, commercial director of Tidal Transit, explores the growing skills shortage in UK maritime and calls for a stronger focus on developing the next generation of skilled mariners.
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12 RIBs ordered to replace Dutch rescue boats
The Royal Dutch Rescue Society is celebrating its 200th year this year – and will replace 12 of its rescue boats with RIBs from the Stormer Shipyard.
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Wind turbine blade repair training expands its reach
GEV Wind Power has launched new training facilities in the UK and US
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Report reveals risks of North Sea crowding
As more and more fixed and floating objects appear in European waters, the risk of shipping incidents is growing, the Dutch Safety Board has found.
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Opinion: Are today’s VTS systems fit for small, complex ports?
Navtech’s Rachael O’Connor believes today’s VTS systems are no longer suitable for smaller, busier ports.
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Decarbonisation is stressing seafarers out - survey
A survey by the International Seafarers Welfare and Assistance Network has found seafarers and on-shore staff are feeling under pressure because of the weight of decarbonisation regulations they now have to consider.
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Powerful new tug protects Spain’s coastline
A powerful new rescue vessel has entered service with Salvamento Marítimo (SASEMAR), Spain’s maritime search and rescue agency, joining the society’s already large and impressive fleet of rescue vessels.
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Using VR to boost maritime safety
A new partnership between a UK university and tech firm will see virtual reality used to boost maritime health and safety
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Van Oord ‘regrets’ oil spill after dredger hits tanker
A clean-up is under way in Singapore after the Dutch firm Van Oord’s dredger crashed into an oil tanker at berth and ruptured an oil tank.
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Star International wins cruise liner contract
UK marine and offshore services company Star International has won a contract to provide safety maintenance for three cruise ships.
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AI is key for deck machinery in tugs: Opinion
As AI increases in popularity and roll-out, it is being integrated in all parts of the maritime world – with deck machinery no exception.
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Engine control issue leads to collision
7,000 litres of marine diesel oil were spilled when a moored fishing vessel collided with an unmanned tug, the Marine Accident Investigation Branch has reported.