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Australia-Indonesia search and rescue exercise strengthens maritime safety

A search and rescue exercise (SAREX) between Australia and Indonesia was

August 23, 2021

loading or discharging offloading of a ship or cargo to or from a ship

China Navigation takes action to ensure safe stevedoring

Preventing stevedore injuries and deaths at the quayside; focusing a safety mindset at the ship-shore interface.

February 14, 2020

transfer from one ship, truck, freight car, or other conveyance to another

Transhipper design flaws compromise safety

Transhippers are the world’s only vessels that operate around the clock, owners need to ensure safety and maintenance are built into the design specifications of each ship.

October 4, 2019

OCIMF, INTERTANKO release guidance on competency, learning from incidents

OCIMF and INTERTANKO have released two new information papers that will help improve safety in the energy shipping industry: competency and learning from incidents.

February 11, 2019

Safety at sea during monsoon season

With the onset of the Northeast Monsoon season, which may prevail up to March 2019, occurrences of moderate to heavy thunder storms, strong winds and choppy seas can increase the risks at sea.

January 23, 2019

Visions of the future as Maritime Safety Committee celebrates 100th session

Evolution not revolution. Autonomous and remote-controlled ships are being trialled but seafarers, for now, remain indispensable to safe shipping.

December 30, 2018

Shipping forum debates people power, new technology

InterManager’s First Interactive Ship Managers’ Forum.recognised the need to improve safety culture as human error caused many accidents.

December 2, 2018

Reduction in bulk carrier casualties

Between 2008 and 2017, there have been 53 losses of bulk carrier of 10,000 tonne deadweight and above with casualties of 202 seafarers.

November 28, 2018

Shipping industry prepares for major changes

The shipping industry is on the verge of major changes requiring strong collaboration between ship builders, ship owners and classification societies.

November 27, 2018