NOVEMBER 20, 2024GOOD CATCH UPDATE: KEEP THE FIRE INSIDE THE INCINERATOR! Does your training emphasize safe operation of the incinerator and include awareness and precautions to prevent thermal shock to the…
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More than 32,000 fishers in Kenya and Thailand supported by Stella Maris thanks to IFFS grants
On World Fisheries Day global maritime network Stella Maris is pleased to announce that more than 32,000 fishers in Thailand and Kenya are to benefit from targeted safety training thanks…
OSM Thome, a global leader of technical, crew and marine services to the offshore and maritime industry, has signed an agreement with Kaiko Systems, a pioneer in mobile-first, AI-powered ship…
by Capt. Michalis Fragkias – Senior Marine Consultant, ex-DPA & HSQE Manager at Sun Enterprises Ltd For years the shipping industry has focused on and relied on numerous regulations to…
Seafarer training in need of comprehensive overhaul to ensure safe decarbonisation of shipping
Over 500 considerations from cross-sector consultations that took place during a series of risk assessment workshops, led by Lloyd’s Register’s Maritime Decarbonisation Hub, suggest a comprehensive overhaul of seafarer training…
Nautilus International and MSSC sign historic agreement to secure Slater Fund scholarships in perpetuity
Nautilus International and the Marine Society and Sea Cadets (MSSC) have signed a historic agreement to preserve and continue the work of the John William Slater Memorial Fund. The Slater…
ETF Urges Stricter Regulations and Accountability for Shadow Fleet OperationsBrussels, 8 November 2024
The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) is calling for urgent action to combat the rise of so-called “shadow fleets,” which continue to operate outside international norms, undermining basic worker protections,…
In response to recent reports regarding a Seaman’s Book allegedly found with a Lebanese national naval officer, the Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) clarifies the following: The individual mentioned holds a…
Milestone comes as company positions itself to lead shipping through an unprecedented era of transformation London, United Kingdom; 31 October 2024: V.Group (“V.”), the global ship manager and marine services provider, celebrates…
THREAT & RISK ASSESSMENT BRIEF UPDATE Brief Update No 24/006 Date: 30 – Oct – 2024 STATEMENT This document has been approved for distribution by Sea Guardian S.G.…
Adonis by Ripple Operations joins forces with Certus Online to deliver integrated maritime solutions
Bergen, Norway, and Piraeus, Greece: Global HR, payroll, and crew management software specialist Adonis under the Ripple Operations brand has entered into a strategic marketing partnership with Certus Online, a leading…
The 84th Anniversary of Greece’s second most important event in its modern history and in particular in the Military and National one, comes at “no better time” given what takes place…
During its 57th Committee meeting in Madrid last May, the Paris MoU discussed the results of the Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Fire Safety, which was held from 1 September…
Sustainable workforce and Training in the Agenda of the WISTA’s International Conference Workshops
Sustainable workforce and Training in the Agenda of the WISTA’s International Conference Workshops Last week’s very successful, highly attended and very well organized WISTA International’s AGM and Conference that took…
MAIB Report: Fatal fall from height on the bulk carrier Equinox Seas, ONEX Syros Shipyard, Ermoupoli, Syros, Greece
Report on the investigation of a fall from height on the bulk carrier Equinox Seas resulting in one fatality at ONEX Syros Shipyard, Ermoupoli, Syros, Greece on 17 April 2023.…
Ocean Technologies Group (OTG), the global leader in maritime human capital management solutions and operational technologies, announces the launch of its Data Dashboards, a series of innovative tools designed to…
he Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) Data Portal, designed to provide public access to a subset of maritime accident data, has launched. In development since August 2022, the portal gives…
MAIB Report: serious injury to a crew member on board the survey and supply vessel Kommandor Orca, Portland, England
Report on the investigation of the serious injury to a crew member on board the survey and supply vessel Kommandor Orca at Portland, England on 16 August 2022 Summary:On 16…
The Seafarers Advice and Information Line (SAIL) received a prestigious award and was named Most Collaborative Organisation at last week’s Merchant Navy Welfare Board (MNWB) Port Welfare Conference in Liverpool. The award,…
Time to Sign up for Adventure Race Japan 2025: Maritime Industry Urged to Join the Challenge to Support Seafarers’ Welfare
The Mission to Seafarers calls on the maritime industry to join Adventure Race Japan 2025 and support the seafarers who keep our global economy afloat 16 September 2024 – With Adventure Race…
WEAK SIGNAL – A TREACHEROUS DANGER by Capt. Michalis Fragkias On the very big issue of accident prevention on merchant ships, in recent years, another dimension has been introduced in…
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024TO ALL INSURERS AND BROKERS Dear Colleagues:GOOD CATCH UPDATE: ANIMATION – WINCH ME UP, SCOTTY! OH, SNAP! – WINCH OPERATION Good communications are imperative to safe operations. Make a Good…
Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) seafarers will take strike action tomorrow over pay in their long running dispute. Coinciding with Merchant Navy Day, the strike will be the fifth stoppage in…
A new seafarer-led campaign by the International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) highlights the role of allyship in creating safe and inclusive environments on board. Today, ISWAN is launching…
Mintra Partners with PaleBlue to Boost Engagement in Safety-Critical Training through Gamification
[28 August 2024] – Mintra, a global leader in digital learning and human capital management solutions for the energy, maritime, and safety-critical industries, is proud to announce its partnership with…