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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18 SEPT 2020 As the shipping industry continues to debate the best means of meeting the 2020 sulfur reduction regulations, the independent environmental research consultancy CE Delft is releasing a new study that concluded that the use of exhaust scrubbers produces slightly lower CO2 emissions versus using very low sulfur fuel …
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17 SEPT 2020 Most of us know first-hand that lack of sleep has a profound effect on how we function day to day. From irritability and increased clumsiness to greater susceptibility to colds and chronic diseases, there’s ample research to back this up. Now, a large new study also confirms that being …
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16 SEPT 2020 The environmental group Greenpeace’s protests continued at the oil refinery operated by Preem in Lysekil, Sweden. While the group ended its blockade of the port, six of its protestors were detained by the Swedish police yesterday. The demonstration began on September 10, when Greenpeace anchored its sailing …
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15 SEPT 2020 An Iranian VLCC has arrived at Venezuela’s José petroleum terminal carrying two million barrels of condensate, defying U.S. sanctions on both nations. The vessel’s original name and IMO number appear to have been painted over, and she has begun broadcasting the name Honey over AIS. Lightweight condensate (drip gas) …
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