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JANUARY 22, 2026GOOD CATCH UPDATE: UNPLUGGED AND UNSAFE – SLIPS, TRIPS AND FALLS Effective deck maintenance and heightened awareness – especially around hydraulic equipment – can prevent accidents that could lead to…
New SOLAS requirements for Anchor Handling Winches Download Class News Applicability: Shipowners, ship operators, ship managers, ship masters, and designers. The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has introduced new requirements…
Life at sea often feels predictable — long horizons, routine duties, and the daily rhythm of global trade. But for some seafarers, that routine can change in an instant. In…
In September 2025, Alfa Laval inaugurated a new and expanded service centre in Zhoushan, China. The facility places vital services, spare parts and skilled service engineers in one of the…
NEED TO KNOW– Incorrect use of ultrasonic liquid level gauges may result to incorrect readings– Bursting disc material failure, specifically in systems from NK Co., Ltd. (pre-2016), have shown fatigue-related…
New collaboration explores the potential of large-format 3D printing in shipbuilding Innovative project within CEAD’s Maritime Application Center Damen Compact Crafts (DCCr), part of the Damen Shipyards Group, and high-tech…
“KALES THALASSES – SATURDAY SHIFT” and THE VOICE OF GREECE honored the International Women’s Day with a special 2-hour show dedicated to the place and contribution of women in shipping . The show’s guests…
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd. (“K” LINE) organized “K” LINE UNIVERSITY 2024 (KLU 2024) to instill the “K” LINE Group’s management policy into and create a sense of unity among the…
MARINE INSURANCE & CLAIMS – LIVE VIRTUAL CLASSROOM DNV’s Maritime Academy Hellas is offering on 16 and 17 April 2024, a two-day live virtual classroom on Marine Insurance and Claims. The workshop is designed for those working in the…
MCLEAN, VA., January 16, 2024 – Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) is proud to announce its support of Omar Di Felice and the Antarctica Unlimited Project, the longest solo riding attempt ever by bicycle…
Relevant for shipowners and managers, flag states, designers, shipyards and suppliers. Starting 1 January 2024, SOLAS Regulation II-1/3-8 will come into effect, introducing updates to towing and mooring. This includes…
Navigational Audits DNV’s Maritime Academy Hellas is offering on 5 July 2022, a one-day course on Navigational Audits. The biggest risk facing a ship owner is a major navigational incident in spite of the…
New DNV guidance on managing blackout risks on passenger ships highlights importance of safety focus
Oslo, 21 April 2022. A newly published guidance paper from DNV seeks to support the prevention and mitigation of blackouts impacting passenger vessels. With blackout incidents on cruise ships on the…
DNV’s Maritime Academy SURVEYS AND CERTIFICATES course DNV’s Maritime Academy Hellas is offering on 17 February 2022, a course on Surveys and Certificates. This module introduces the legal framework on ship inspections and surveys as…
Chris Leontopoulos from the American Bureau of Shipping delivers guest technical lecture at NTUA Chris Leontopoulos from the American Bureau of Shipping was invited by the National Technical University of…
Woodward L’Orange – Woodward L’Orange Offers Flexible Engine Technology to the Marine Industry Woodward L’Orange is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of injection systems and engine components for large…
DNV’s Maritime Academy “Maintenance of Life-Saving Appliances & Fire-Fighting Equipment” – Live Virtual Classroom DNV’s Maritime Academy offers on 26 August 2021, a course that provides an overview on the legal framework…
DNV GL’s Maritime Academy “Damages to Machinery and repairs” live Virtual Classroom course DNV GL’s Maritime Academy Hellas is offering on 23 and 24 February 2021, a course on machinery damages and prompt repairs.…
Octopi Announces Partnership with Ultraport Punta Arenas Ultraport Punta Arenas Chooses Cloud-Based Octopi by Navis TOS to Modernize Its Terminal Operations TOS investment demonstrates Ultraport’s commitment to operational excellence Oakland, CA…
UK products account for a third of DAME Design Award 2019 nominations Nominations for the prestigious DAME Design Award 2019 have been announced with UK products making up a third…
GearConsult appointed agent for Hydrex and Subsea Industries in Norway Hydrex and Subsea Industries have a new representative agent in Norway. GearConsult AS will represent and support Hydrex services and…
EMAR Offshore Services places order for Damen Tug ASD 2811 EMAR Offshore Services, a Netherlands-based dedicated maritime service company, has placed an order for a Damen ASD Tug 2811. This…
France/USA-based Infection Control Solutions expert aqua-tools has said that cruiseship and ferry operators must do more to protect passengers from contracting Legionnaires’’ disease and other infections from waterborne pathogens. Concerned…
As part of its comprehensive programme on modernisation of production facilities Okskaya Sudoverf Shipyard (AO Okskaya Sudoverf, part of UCL Holding), has put into operation a new steel sheet hydraulic…