The Liberia Maritime Authority has sent out a marine advisory to reinforce the mandatory compliance requirements that govern engine room fire prevention, fire protection readiness, and safe machinery-space operations on Liberian-flagged vessels.
The authority added recent engine room fire incidents indicated that non-compliance with established regulations, marine notices, and safety requirements remained a significant causal factor. Continue reading “Liberia Maritime Authority reinforces mandatory engine room fire prevention requirements”
Of course, the sea, ships and boats have inspired artists for centuries – as well as me, although my artistic skills are not at the level of Joey Blazek! The original work of art (pictured right), entitled Matagorda Pilot Transfer, was painted by US artist Joey Blazek and measures 30 by 48 inches. It depicts a dramatic scene of a pilot transfer underway, and his expressive style of painting really caught my eye.
