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IACS publishes unified requirement for remote classification surveys

Posted on April 7, 2022April 7, 2022 by News Hound

The significant impact of the COVID19 pandemic on the maritime industry resulted in an increase in the deployment of remote classification surveys by IACS Members to ensure the maritime industry was able to continue functioning in as smooth and efficient a manner as possible.

Noting many IACS Members introduced remote survey aspects prior to the pandemic, advancements in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) together with the experience and knowledge gained during Continue reading “IACS publishes unified requirement for remote classification surveys”

Marine surveyors Van Ameyde McAuslands warn seized yachts must be decommissioned to mitigate safety and environmental risks

Posted on April 7, 2022April 7, 2022 by News Hound

Albert Weatherill, MD of Van Ameyde McAuslands and IIMS member

Seized maritime assets could pose a “significant risk” to ports, harbours and marinas if there is no requirement to ensure mega yachts detained under sanction rules are properly maintained, made safe, or deactivated, according to experienced marine surveyor, Albert Weatherill, managing director of Van Ameyde McAuslands and a long-standing IIMS member.

Safety concerns have been raised by Van Ameyde McAuslands, a global firm of marine surveyors and engineering consultants, following the seizure of a number of high-profile mega yachts thought to be owned by Russian oligarchs, Continue reading “Marine surveyors Van Ameyde McAuslands warn seized yachts must be decommissioned to mitigate safety and environmental risks”

Parametric rolling responsible for Maersk Essen loss of containers says DMAIB report

Posted on April 7, 2022April 7, 2022 by News Hound

Parametric rolling is the suspected cause of the loss of containers from Maersk Essen. Photo credit: DMAIB

The Danish Maritime Accident Investigation Board (DMAIB) has published its report on Maersk Essen, the ship that lost approximately 250 containers on 16 January 2021 while the ship was en route from China to Los Angeles. The number of lost containers was later adjusted to 750.

At approximately 0600, some of the crew were woken by the sound of cups and laptops sliding and falling off tables in their cabins as the ship took a few heavy, slow rolls. On the bridge, the chief officer saw from the inclinometer that the ship had rolled 15° to each side. The Continue reading “Parametric rolling responsible for Maersk Essen loss of containers says DMAIB report”

Investigation report resulted in fatality onboard SEOUL EXPRESS

Posted on April 7, 2022April 30, 2025 by News Hound

Sling construction for evacuation via the access hatch on Seoul Express (simulated on 19/10/2021). Photo credit: BSU

The German Federal Bureau of Maritime Casualty Investigation published its interim investigation report (BSU report) about an accident with subsequent loss of life on board the Containership SEOUL EXPRESS, on 27 March 2021. On 27 March 2021, the container ship SEOUL EXPRESS was about 52 nm off the Mexican coast en route from Manzanillo, Mexico, to Long Beach, USA. The vessel was operating on a liner service between various ports in the Mediterranean, Central America and the west coast of North America. Continue reading “Investigation report resulted in fatality onboard SEOUL EXPRESS”

Annual 406Day campaign celebrating 10 years of raising awareness about life-saving beacons

Posted on April 6, 2022April 6, 2022 by News Hound

Annual 406Day campaign notches up 10 years of raising awareness about life-saving beacons. Image: ACR Electronics

The annual 406Day campaign, a safety awareness day marked on 6 April, is celebrating a decade of bringing attention to the vital role of 406 MHz beacons.

The 10th 406Day campaign highlights how boaters and adventurers can benefit from the life-saving technology available in these emergency location devices and highlights the importance of EPIRBs (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons), PLBs (Personal Locator Beacons) and ELTs (Emergency Locator Transmitters). Continue reading “Annual 406Day campaign celebrating 10 years of raising awareness about life-saving beacons”

New requirements for fuel oil sampling – MARPOL

Posted on April 6, 2022April 30, 2025 by News Hound

IMO Logo on MARPOL

New requirements for fuel oil sampling and testing have entered into force under the MARPOL Convention Annex VI, supporting the implementation and enforcement of the IMO 2020 0.50% limit for sulphur in ships’ fuel oil.

According to the International Maritime Organization, the amendments are intended to support Port State Control and other environmental authorities, particularly those tasked with fuel sampling and testing, Continue reading “New requirements for fuel oil sampling – MARPOL”

US House of Representatives passes new safety regulations for DUKW boats

Posted on April 4, 2022April 4, 2022 by News Hound

DUKW boats subject to new regulations. Photo (USCG)

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation requiring new safety measures for DUKW boats, the amphibious landing craft commonly repurposed for tourist trips.

DUKW boats, also known as duck boats, were designed and built in WWII for military use. A number were later converted for commercial service, carrying tourists on brief land and water itineraries. DUKW boats have been implicated in several fatal accidents, including two tragic sinkings. Continue reading “US House of Representatives passes new safety regulations for DUKW boats”

USCG: dangerous gas build-up in fish holds

Posted on April 4, 2022April 30, 2025 by News Hound

Man on fishing vessel - Image used for illustrative purposes only — Man on fishing vessel – Image used for illustrative purposes only

Following an incident, the US Coast Guard (USCG) had released a Safety Alert which addresses the importance of verifying atmospheric conditions in fish holds on commercial fishing vessels, that can lead to a dangerous gas build-up.

Four crew members onboard a commercial fishing vessel noticed an unusual odor coming from the fish hold while conducting shrimping operations. While under the assumption that the odor was due to a leaking refrigerant line, the crew hauled in their nets and began transiting back to port to have their system inspected by a service technician. Continue reading “USCG: dangerous gas build-up in fish holds”

MAIB Safety Digest April 2022 published

Posted on April 4, 2022April 7, 2022 by News Hound

MAIB Safety Digest April 2022 has been published

The MAIB Safety Digest April 2022 features 25 case studies and draws the attention of the marine community to some of the lessons arising from investigations into recent accidents and incidents. It contains information that has been determined up to the time of issue.

This information is published to inform the merchant and fishing industries, the recreational craft community and the public of the general circumstances of marine accidents and to draw out the lessons to be learned. The sole purpose of the MAIB Continue reading “MAIB Safety Digest April 2022 published”

Findings of consultation for marine guidance on electric vehicles onboard passenger RO-RO ferries released by MCA

Posted on March 31, 2022April 15, 2025 by News Hound

Marine guidance on electric vehicles onboard passenger RO-RO ferries released by MCA

The UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) carried out a public consultation on its proposed draft Marine Guidance into electric vehicles (EVs) onboard passenger Ro-Ro ferries, which ran from 25 October to 20 December 2021.

The proposal contained guidance on what is seen as a minimum standard required for the provision of charging systems Continue reading “Findings of consultation for marine guidance on electric vehicles onboard passenger RO-RO ferries released by MCA”

UK red diesel tax changes

Posted on March 31, 2022April 15, 2025 by News Hound

New tax rules affecting red diesel coming into effect on 1 April 2022

The leisure boat industry is being urged to read up on new tax rules affecting red diesel coming into effect on 1 April 2022. Consequently, the leisure boat industry is being urged to read up on new tax rules affecting red diesel.

From 1 April 2022, diesel used for propelling private pleasure craft can no longer benefit from a reduced rate of duty and it’s subject to duty at the full rate.

In Great Britain, a private pleasure craft may continue to use rebated Continue reading “UK red diesel tax changes”

Incorrect solution aboard tanker led to $7M in property damage

Posted on March 30, 2022April 30, 2025 by News Hound

Start issue led to the contact between an oil tanker and a loading dock

The National Transportation Safety Board published a report of an incident during which an incorrect solution to address a main engine start issue led to the contact between an oil tanker and a loading dock in the Port of Corpus Christi. Damage to the vessel was estimated at $550,000, while the estimated property damage to the facility was $7M.

On March 15, 2021, at 10:18, two pilots from Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots boarded the Riverside to assist with maneuvering the vessel out of the port. Continue reading “Incorrect solution aboard tanker led to $7M in property damage”

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