International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has launched a new approval process for remotely operated vehicle (ROV) introductory training courses due to an increase in false certificates. IMCA reported on 9 March that it had introduced a new scheme to address the safety concerns of this unau
US liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporter Freeport LNG has received regulatory approvals to restart the final train of the three-train liquefaction facility in Texas. On 8 March, Freeport LNG announced it had received regulatory approvals from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the Pi
Singapore-based ship manager Synergy Group is rolling out new tailor-made Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to its growing number of female seafarers. Synergy, which manages a fleet of over 540 vessels and employs over 20,000 seafarers, commissioned Hercules Safety to manufacture the new gear. The
The toxicity of ammonia as potential zero-emission fuel of the future for the shipping industry might be solvable after all despite all the hype over its likely impact on the safety of seafarers. There have been a lot of discussions about the dangers of potential releases of ammonia on board during
Norwegian offshore safety regulator has completed an investigation into an incident involving a personal injury during work on a drag chain on a jack-up rig.
Following reviews of injuries sustained during swing rope transfers at offshore installations on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), the U.S. Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has made several recommendations for oil and gas operators and contractors, in a bid to avoid such incide
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) issued a refusal of access direction notice on Monday to the Liberian-flagged container ship MSC Kymea II from Australian ports for 90 days. AMSA said that the notice followed months of sub-standard performance from the ship’s operator, MSC Shipmanagem
Following a review of the circumstances surrounding an injury, BSEE has revealed multiple recommendations for oil and gas operators and contractors.
Norwegian offshore safety regulator has finished investigating gas leaks on one of the Equinor-operated platforms located in the North Sea.
Norway’s offshore safety regulator is awaiting a response from Equinor regarding the way the identified improvement points will be sorted out.
Dutch General and Military Intelligence and Security Services (AVID and MVID) have sent a letter to the government together with an update on the latest insights into activities being covertly conducted by Russia, including those that are potentially being carried out in preparation for sabotage of
Some of the world’s biggest maritime cargo carriers are joining forces with the world’s first industrial safety technology accelerator to launch an innovation initiative to reduce cargo loss at sea. The companies joining the accelerator are Evergreen Line, HMM, Maersk, the Offen Group, Ocean Network
Half of the maritime incidents recorded in 2022 occurred in ports and terminals, data from ship vetting agency RightShip shows. According to the data, there were 2,400 incidents in 2022 where the location was recorded. RightShip said that half of the incidents occurred for vessels in the ports and t
BSEE has outlined five recommendations for oil and gas operators that could assist in avoiding potential incidents on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS).
