AMSA to provide 24-hour HF radiotelephone monitoring service
From 1 January 2022, AMSA will provide 24-hour nationwide monitoring of high frequency (HF) radiotelephone distress, urgency and safety communications in Australia.
Read moreFrom 1 January 2022, AMSA will provide 24-hour nationwide monitoring of high frequency (HF) radiotelephone distress, urgency and safety communications in Australia.
Read moreCrew differences such as nationality, gender, and age can affect the success of social activities on board. Therefore, understanding the impacts of demographics can help in the design of inclusive, engaging activities for the whole crew to enjoy, ISWAN highlights.
Read moreNTSB issued an investigation report on the collision between an offshore supply vessel and an ATB in Sabine Pass Jetty Channel, Texas, in November 2019, identifying poor bridge resource management as a key safety issue.
Read moreMany are those questioning whether digitalization has a positive effect on safety in terms of ship/shore communication; whether it has managed to meet regulatory compliance and has improved accurate reporting from ship to shore and backwards. As such, in our Sea Sense column this time, in association with The North of England P&I Club, we ask global experts to make their assessment
Read moreJTSB issued an investigation report on the collision of the container ship APL PUSAN and cargo ship SHOUTOKUMARU off Keihin Port in October 2019.
Read moreThe demands of digitalisation and efficiency mean an upgrade is needed to the communications that underpins both says Tore Morten Olsen, President, Maritime, Marlink
Read moreThe retention of seafarers is a major issue that shipping industry is currently dealing with. In regard to this matter, the most common factor that makes seafarers quit their job, is the lack of communication while onboard.
Read moreThe issue of social unity onboard is a big problem. As a matter of fact, seafarers not only do they want to feel part of a shipboard team, but they also need the right tools to bring people together. How can this be achieved?
Read moreReading through the many accident reports that have been published by Flag States and other competent authorities, there are recurring themes of poor lookout, suspect decision making, poor passage planning, lack of situational awareness, fatigue and poor communication. In this article, Mr. John Dolan, Deputy Director, Loss Prevention at Standard Club examines why we have navigation-related accidents from a P&I perspective.
Read moreAs part of this year's #SeafarersDeliveringChristmas campaign, Inmarsat is offering free extra time for seafarers to catch up with their loved ones from Christmas Eve to New Year’s Day.
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