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

China Navigation takes action to ensure safe stevedoring

February 14, 2020

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

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

Transhipper design flaws compromise safety

October 4, 2019

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.

OCIMF, INTERTANKO release guidance on competency, learning from incidents

February 11, 2019

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

Safety at sea during monsoon season

January 23, 2019

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.

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

December 30, 2018

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

Shipping forum debates people power, new technology

December 2, 2018

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

Reduction in bulk carrier casualties

November 28, 2018

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

Shipping industry prepares for major changes

November 27, 2018

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

Safely working in enclosed spaces

November 23, 2018

The shipping industry has produced a wealth of rules and procedures for working in enclosed spaces aboard vessels. Yet seafarers are still dying.

Sustainable shipping gets boost from IMO, EBRD

November 4, 2018

The partners will promote sustainable shipping through safety- and environment-focused capacity-building activities in the maritime and port sectors in selected countries.