Safety & Training – Page 5
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NewsMarine blankets to deal with lithium battery fires
Marine fire safety company Sea-Fire Marine says it has produced a blanket especially to deal with lithium battery fires.
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NewsViking expands life-saving to northern Norway
Viking Life-Saving Equipment has taken over the safety department of Lindrup Martinsen in the north Norwegian city of Tromsø.
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NewsString of errors causes ferry grounding - report
More than 40 passengers and crew were injured when a master fell asleep at the helm of a ro-ro passenger ferry, investigators have found.
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NewsClassNK’s first safety notation for EV transportation
The notation marks a significant milestone in enhancing safety and salvage capabilities for transporting electric vehicles (EVs) at sea
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NewsWorld-first unmanned MOB rescue vessel unveiled
Hamburg’s biennial shipping conference and exhibition SMM has witnessed the unveiling of the world’s first unmanned man overboard rescue vessel.
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NewsViking urges early PFOS foam replacement
Viking Life-Saving Equipment urges ship owners to switch to fluorine-free firefighting foams ahead of impending regulations.
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NewsIALA 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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NewsBody 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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NewsSanmar 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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NewsLalizas 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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NewsIn 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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NewsFlawed 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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NewsA 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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NewsSalvors 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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NewsOpinion: 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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News12 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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NewsWind turbine blade repair training expands its reach
GEV Wind Power has launched new training facilities in the UK and US
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NewsReport 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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NewsOpinion: 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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NewsDecarbonisation 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.
