03 OCT 2020 The international shipping association BIMCO is the latest member of the maritime community to express concerns over the decision to include the shipping industry in the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS). BIMCO in written statement said that the move will “inhibit global action on reducing CO2 emissions.” In …
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02 OCT 2020 More than three weeks after the fire was extinguished on the crude oil tanker off the coast of Sri Lanka, the saga continues to bring the ship to port to off-load the approximately two million barrels of crude oil that were being transported to India at the …
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01 OCT 2020 ReCAAP issued a special report based on a significant increase in incidents in the anchorage and ports of the Philippines since the beginning of 2020. The report was prepared to highlight the situation and also to warn ships operating in the area to employ extra precautions. According …
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30 SEPT 2020 The first of three Iranian tankers carrying fuel to Venezuela is set to arrive Monday night, demonstrating the ability of the Iranian and Venezuelan governments to bypass American sanctions on a limited basis. The tanker Forest will arrive at the El Palito refinery near Puerto Cabello sometime Monday night, …
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29 SEPT 2020 A bulk carrier anchored off Western Australia has become the latest vessel struck with a severe outbreak of COVID-19, serving as a reminder of the dangers that seafarers face during the pandemic. Currently, 80 percent of the crew aboard the 114,753 DWT bulk carrier during its current voyage …
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28 SEPT 2020 For the second time in a month, the Indian Coast Guard has been called upon to assist in fighting a fire aboard a commercial ship at sea. They are currently assisting with a container fire aboard a vessel operating regional service. According to the Indian Coast Guard, …
Read More »23 SEPT 2020 Two weeks after the joint teams from India and Sri Lanka were successful in dowsing the fire aboard the VLCC New Diamond, the salvage crews are still working on a plan for the ship. They are looking for a port and a means to off load the cargo …
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21 SEPT 2020 [In Part 1 of this series, we covered five of the most common ways to rig a pilot ladder improperly. In Part 2, we explore some of the more complex ways of arranging a ladder – and the right way to rig one safely.] Embarkation platforms Another name often …
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20 SEPT 2020 Organizations are again taking the opportunity to renew the focus on the challenges and dangers of delaying crew changes as a result of the pandemic. Today, September 20, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) was holding an extraordinary session to discuss safety as part of the UN annual …
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A broken pilot ladder with three additional non-compliant features 19 SEPT 2020 As a pilot in the Scheldemonden region of the Netherlands, I’ve seen pilot ladder incidents involving injuries and have developed an interest in pilot ladders and the way they are secured. I keep a tally of the non-compliant boarding arrangements I …
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