Safety & Training – Page 6
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News41 injured in grounding when master fell asleep: report
A ferry grounded causing 41 injuries after a master fell asleep at the helm, an MAIB report has found.
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NewsMethanol safety: Overlooked in today’s fuels race
As the race to find the ideal future fuel heats up, so does the need to make sure fire safety systems are suitable for the new chemistries.
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NewsLifeline system enhances pilot boat crew safety
Harken Safety Rails allow crew to move around the vessel on a rail system, safe in the knowledge that they cannot fall overboard.
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NewsFire safety for commercial marine mattresses
As legislation gets stricter on pretty much everything, the materials used in cabins on commercial vessels are no exception.
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NewsCutting corners on davit checks risks lives
Lives at are risk if operators try to ‘cut corners’ on davit inspection, says the boss of Vestdavit
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NewsAutonomous vessels spark LARS demand
Seawork exhibitor Henriksen says the surge in demand for autonomous vessels means a parallel need for Launch and Recovery Systems.
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NewsAir medical equipment supplier enters marine market
Spectrum Aeromed is moving into the maritime sector with a little help from Damen
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NewsTraining USV to launch in Solent
For the first time ever the waters off the UK’s south coast will see the launch of an unmanned service vessel dedicated to training maritime professionals
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NewsOPINION: Port operations must be made safer
Continuous vigilance, enforcement and safety cultures are critical to avoid injuries or worse, with internal waters such as ports the scene of more than half of marine incidents last year.
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NewsTunnel worker killed at Fehmarnbelt
A construction worker has been killed in a tragic accident at the site of the Fehmarnbelt tunnel, just as dredging on the 18km project was completed.
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NewsWescom first aid kits get the Lloyds thumbs-up
Wescom Group’s new first aid kits have received Certificate of Type Approvals from Lloyds Register.
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NewsPROFILE: Viking-inspired safety from Lopolight
For a people known for their sailing expertise, the fact that no Viking had sailed single-handedly around the world simply couldn’t go unaddressed by Jan Møller, Danish CEO of the marine LED light company Lopolight.
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NewsHefring Marine partners SAFE Boats
A formal partnership has been struck between Hefring Marine and SAFE Boats International with a focus on crew welfare and vessel lifecycle management, the new partners say.
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NewsMarine Fire Safety wins service approval for rails
The rails installed on most pilot vessels can now be serviced by Marine Fire Safety, a UK life-saving equipment firm that has three service station sites in England and Scotland.
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NewsTug collisions and lessons learned
A report following a tug collision with a crude oil tanker has concluded that hydrodynamic forces and speed were two factors leading to the accident.
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NewsContainer losses at sea: Report
As the size and cargo capacity of seagoing vessels increase, so does the risk of loss. A study by marine insurance group Gard points out some of the risk factors.
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NewsSafeguarding the future of the Spurn Lightship
The Spencer Group is safeguarding the Spurn Lightship while at the same time nurturing marine apprenticeships.
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NewsSAR partnership will increase Icelandic fleet safety
The Icelandic Association for Search and Rescue has partnered with Hefring Marine to enhance its fleet safety and efficiency
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News - VideosVIDEO: How ‘Baia’ beat the waves
Irish vessel builder Safehaven Marine has revealed its latest pilot vessel, which came into her own during Storm Isha - see photographs and video.
