Safety & Training – Page 6
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NewsPowerful 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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NewsUsing 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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NewsVan 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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NewsStar 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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NewsAI 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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NewsEngine 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.
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News‘Future Seawork’ to be launched at 25th event
An initiative to accelerate inventions from the next generation of maritime innovators will be launched at this year’s Seawork.
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NewsVessel checks reveal multiple safety concerns
Analysis of 1,600 inspection reports has revealed a lack of safety checks and improper procedures in around a tenth of vessels.
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NewsBritish Isles takes top spot for shipping incidents
Most shipping incidents over the past 10 years have occurred around the British Isles, the annual Allianz Commercial Safety and Shipping Review for 2024 has found.
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NewsShock mitigation solutions for high-speed craft
One marine seating company has been a stalwart exhibitor at Seawork since close to the birth of shock mitigation in high-speed craft.
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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.
