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Safety

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All the latest news concerning national and international standards for the safety of merchant and passenger ships.

  Sep 11, 2024

USCG issues safety alert on the importance of gas-free certification and compliance during hot work on vessels

USCG issued safety alert 03-24 warning of the critical need to ensure a gas-free environment before performing hot work on vessels....

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  Sep 02, 2024

Hong Kong vessel fatal mooring accident: key safety lessons

The Hong Kong Marine Department issued Note 33/2024 on a fatal accident during mooring on a Hong Kong-registered vessel in Qingdao, China....

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  Aug 30, 2024

MARAD advisory: Navigational threats in Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Arabian Sea, and Indian Ocean

US Maritime Administration has issued advisories addressing the threats in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Arabian Sea, and Indian Ocean....

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  Aug 27, 2024

Enhancing maritime safety protocols: lessons from the Haldia port incident in India

DGS India issued shipping circular No. 24 of 2024 addressing a fatal incident on the bulk carrier Kavo Alkyon at Haldia Port on October 4, 2023....

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  Aug 27, 2024

IACS guidelines: Harmonizing Industrial Personnel Safety with SOLAS

IACS published UI SC303 providing a detailed interpretation and guidelines on how to align IPSC with the existing SOLAS safety certificates....

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  Aug 26, 2024

Australia biosecurity: Zero-tolerance for aggressive behavior

DAFF issued a notice from the BOD outlining the expected behavior for anyone importing goods into Australia....

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  Aug 26, 2024

Enhanced safety protocols for enclosed spaces: lessons from recent fatal incidents at Indian ports

The Directorate General of Shipping, India issued a shipping circular addressing safety measures following two fatal incidents at Indian ports....

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  Aug 21, 2024

Canada: Guidelines for distinguishing and operating pleasure vs. non-pleasure crafts

Transport Canada has issued Ship Safety Bulletin No. 19/2024 on using pleasure craft as a non-pleasure craft....

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  Aug 16, 2024

Marshall Islands issues security advisory for Israeli ports and nearby areas

The Republic of the Marshall Islands Maritime Administrator issued a ship security advisory regarding the geopolitical conflict in Israel....

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  Aug 13, 2024

UAE updates list of restricted flag states for vessel classification compliance

UAE updates list of flag states requiring vessels to be classified by IACS or Tasneef, per Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure directive....

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  Aug 12, 2024

Liberian Maritime Security Alert: Recent Attacks and New Measures

On August 6, 2024, the Liberia Maritime Authority released two critical security bulletins addressing recent maritime attacks....

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IMO

  Jul 29, 2024

IMO's revised guidelines for alternative metallic materials in cryogenic service

IMO issued a circular with revised guidelines for the acceptance of alternative metallic materials for cryogenic service....

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