Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) conducted a fire extinguishing test by burning a scrapped, gasoline vehicle in the fire extinguishing test building of the Technical Center of Kashiwa Tech…
by Evgenia Papamorou, This is summer, Chios experienced one of its most difficult moments. The devastating fires left behind ashes, pain, and insecurity—especially in the long-suffering region of Amani. And…
Report on the investigation of the fire and subsequent loss of power on board the Finland registered roll-on/roll-off cargo ship Finnmaster at Hull, England on 19 September 2021 Summary: At 2013 on…
The new notation benefits designers, shipyards, owners, and operators as they plan next-generation container ships or consider retrofits and fleet upgrades. Lloyd’s Register (LR) has launched Fire (C, Risk), a…
AUGUST 21, 2025GOOD CATCH UPDATE: THE RIGHT IMAGE – FIRE SAFETY Is your maintenance plan on the right side of fire prevention? How prepared is your crew to catch heat hazards early?…
Day/date 2025, London: Today – the Vehicle Carrier Safety Forum (VCSF) publishes its second industry good practice guidelines entitled ‘Fire Response – High Level Guidelines’. The VCSF recognises that responding…
The 11th session of the IMO Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE 11) took place from 24 to 28 February 2025. SSE 11 agreed on draft amendments to the…
Good Morning Monaco Friday, January 10, 2025 Monte-Carlo SBM looks ahead to 2025 with ambitious openings and milestones Stéphane Valeri, President of the Société des Bains de Mer (SBM), shared…
Summary: At 21.15 on 11 February 2023, a fire broke out in the engine room of the roll-on/roll-off passenger ferry Stena Europe while on passage from Rosslare, Ireland, to Fishguard, Wales. The…
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…
Good Morning Monaco Friday, July 19, 2024 Prince Albert expresses ‘deepest sympathy’ as apartment fire claims seven lives In the early hours of Thursday, July 18 a devastating fire broke…
Bulk carrier “VELA STAR” On 18 April 2024, the Bulk Carrier “VELA STAR” (GT 44,146 – DWT 83651) – pictured above), in partly laden condition, ran aground at km 12…
Fire at fertilizer port, no suspension of operations01 Nov 2023, Izmit Bay, Turkey A fire broke out at Igsas Fertilizer Port, next to Tupras terminal in Izmit Bay, but was…
Good Morning Monaco Wednesday, June 14, 2023 Only minor injury in violent fire in Beausoleil Despite the ferocity of the blaze, only one person was injured when fire broke out…
As the demand for electric vehicles grows, questions are increasingly being asked about fire safety during transportation by sea. The Swedish Club has embarked on a series of webinars aimed…
Good Morning Monaco Friday, March 31, 2023 Larvotto Beach to close for 17 days from April 11 Swimming will not be possible at Larvotto Beach from April 11 until April…
Potential fire hazards from flexible hose installations identified following a fire on board the roll-on/roll-off cargo ship Finnmaster off Hull, England on 19 September 2021 Summary: On 19 September 2021,…
Good Morning Monaco Monday, June 20, 2022 Fireman dies after apartment blazeA fireman aged 51 has succumbed to his injuries after being called out to fight an apartment fire on…
Last month the Felicity Ace caught fire in the mid-Atlantic and had to be abandoned. The cargo ship was carrying over 4,000 luxury cars, including Porsche, Audi, Bentley and Lamborghini…
MAIB Safety Bulletin: Finnmaster, Blockage of fixed CO2 fire extinguishing system pilot hoses The Marine Accident Investigation Branch has published a Safety Bulletin into the blockage of fixed CO2 fire…
Bureau Veritas joins consortium to assess fire safety on container ships for the European Maritime Safety Agency Paris-La Défense, France – March 7, 2022: Bureau Veritas (BV), a world leader in…
Hot Port news from GAC Caution urged despite lowest reported maritime piracy incidents since 1994 14 Jan 2022,Maritime piracy and armed robbery attacks reached the lowest recorded level since 1994,…
Statement on X-Press Pearl incident by Kitack Lim, Secretary-General, IMO On 07 June, 2021, IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim issued the following statement: “I express my deep concern to all impacted by…
Major fire blocks Monaco access road… REPORT & VIDEO NEWS ALERT – Saturday, July 25, 2020 21:49 Major fire in Roquebrune blocks Monaco access road A major fire broke out…
10-Jul-2018 IMPORTANCE OF SAFE NAVIGATION IN SINGAPORE STRAIT & WATERS Singapore FISHING BOATS DESTROYED IN HUGE FIRE Benoa, Indonesia Importance of safe navigation in Singapore Strait & waters Tuesday, July…