SQE MARINE consulting firm provides guidance regarding the new Engine Room Procedures Guide, published by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) in February 2024.
Read moreCapt. Akshat Arora, Senior Risk Assessor at UK P&I Club, enjoys spending time in nature with his children, traveling with his family, and immersing himself in diverse cultures. In response to the challenges posed by COVID-19, he has embraced a daily gratitude practice, deepening his appreciation for life's blessings and finding joy in each experience.
Darryl Anderson, MBA, Executive Director, Mercy Ships Canada, shares with us the life lessons he gained from a sever car accident in his early twenties which made him to consider the concept of wellness from a much broader perspective than physical health.
Mrs. Sandra Welch, CEO, Seafarers Hospital Society notes that the pandemic made everyone re-evaluate their lives and prioritise taking better care of themselves. When it comes to maritime industry, she encourages more stakeholders to actively support health promotion activities for seafarers and suggests key actions to support crew physical and mental health.
AMSA published a marine notice to draw attention to the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) non-mandatory Revised guidelines for the reduction of underwater radiated noise from shipping to address adverse impacts on marine life, which were released on 1 October 2023.
According to AMSA, from 1 May 2024, Australian vessels of 100 gross tonnage or above on international voyages must keep a garbage record book in addition to a garbage management plan.
The Facilitation Committee met in person at IMO Headquarters in London for its forty-eighth session (FAL 48) from 8 to 12 April 2024, where various issues were discussed.
According to Gard, the recent amendments to SOLAS Regulation II-1/3-8, effective from 1 January 2024, have introduced critical new requirements for mooring operations across all ships.
The Danish government, in collaboration with several political parties has reached a new agreement to prohibit the discharge of scrubber water from ships within 22 km of the Danish coasts starting from 1 July 2025.
According to Lloyd's Register, the China Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) has issued a notice announcing a special safety inspection period to prevent the failure of ships’ mechanical and electrical equipment.
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Navigating the vast and unpredictable seas comes with its own set of challenges and risks. That's where the Ship Security Assessment (SSA) plays a pivotal role.
In an era where maritime security is paramount, a Ship Security Plan (SSP) stands as a bulwark against potential threats to vessels and their crews. But what exactly does an SSP entail?
Stolt Tankers B.V., has entered a long-term agreement with SFL Corporation Ltd. for two LNG dual-fuel 33,000 deadweight tonne stainless steel chemical tankers.
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The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) provides lessons learned from an incident in which, a main bell wire rope sample from a DSV failed to an adequate safety factor after 245 bell runs since installation.
Navigating the vast and unpredictable seas comes with its own set of challenges and risks. That's where the Ship Security Assessment (SSA) plays a pivotal role.