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Advice on safe operation when carrying mineral cargoes

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The Swedish Club - Cargo AdviceThis cargo advice has been prepared by The Swedish Club in collaboration with Burgoynes – David Robbins (UK), Darren Holling (Singapore) and Jim Mercurio (Dubai). The advice relates to cargo advice on carrying mineral cargoes, including sodium metabisulphite.

According to Swedish Club, a number of serious incidents have occurred in recent months involving mineral compounds (i.e. inorganic chemicals) in bags carried as general cargo. Continue reading “Advice on safe operation when carrying mineral cargoes”

AMSA to focus on maintenance as part of PSC inspections

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AMSA to increase focus on planned maintenance as part of PSC inspections
AMSA to increase focus on planned maintenance as part of PSC inspections

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is highlighting to vessel operators the importance of planned maintenance in ensuring safe operation of ships, and says it will increase its focus on planned maintenance during Port State Control (PSC) inspections.

Recent incidents have demonstrated the potentially serious consequences of a lack of effective maintenance of main engines and power generation systems that can pose serious risks to the safe and pollution-free operation of vessels. Continue reading “AMSA to focus on maintenance as part of PSC inspections”

Marine surveyor jailed over bunker theft scheme

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Image used for illustrative purposes only. Image credit: Port of Zeebrugge
Image used for illustrative purposes only. Image credit: Port of Zeebrugge

An Indian marine surveyor has been jailed for three months for his role in a long-running bunker theft ring in Singapore, the world’s largest bunkering hub. The jailed marine surveyor is Kumunan Rethana Kumaran, 40, was one of 12 surveyors charged with taking bribes from former Shell Bukom employees who ran an illegal scheme to siphon off fuel oil from Shell’s physical bunker operations in Singapore. Continue reading “Marine surveyor jailed over bunker theft scheme”

Marine Casualty Investigation Board call for applications for appointment as an Expert Marine Consultant

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MCIB Expert marine consultant applicationThe Marine Casualty Investigation Board (MCIB) of Ireland invites applications from an expert marine consultant to enhance the technical skills within the MCIB Secretariat, support investigations and investigators, and provide technical advice to the Board as required. Continue reading “Marine Casualty Investigation Board call for applications for appointment as an Expert Marine Consultant”

MCA consultation on requirements for fixed aerosol fire extinguishing systems in small vessel machinery spaces

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The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) has opened a public consultation seeking views and opinions for MGN 657 (M+F) Requirements for Aerosol fire extinguishing systems for use in Small Vessel Machinery
The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) has opened a public consultation seeking views and opinions for MGN 657 (M+F) Requirements for Aerosol fire extinguishing systems for use in Small Vessel Machinery

The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) has opened a public consultation seeking views and opinions for MGN 657 (M+F) Requirements for aerosol fire extinguishing systems for use in small vessel machinery. The draft MGN publishes the test requirements for future approvals of these systems and requires that tests are witnessed by an Approved Body appointed by the MCA. Continue reading “MCA consultation on requirements for fixed aerosol fire extinguishing systems in small vessel machinery spaces”

CO2 system non-operational after servicing

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Marine Safety Forum logoThe Marine Safety Forum (MSF) has issued a safety alert and shared some lessons resulting from an incident where the safety pins of the fixed CO2 system flexible hoses had not been removed and were still in place, leaving it non-operational. An MSF member vessel had undergone a firefighting equipment survey. All equipment was fully inspected and any faults or discrepancies were rectified. The fixed CO2 system flexible hoses were renewed as the system had reached its 10 years of service life. Continue reading “CO2 system non-operational after servicing”

EU report published on how the Recreational Craft Directive could evolve

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EU report published on how the Recreational Craft Directive could evole
EU report published on how the Recreational Craft Directive could evole

A second report has been published on how the Recreational Craft Directive 2013/53/EU should be updated going forward.
In this much-awaited report, the European Commission has assessed the technological and economic feasibility of further reducing exhaust emissions produced by recreational craft and their fuel systems.

It also evaluates the appropriateness of the current watercraft design categories in light of different weather conditions and the impact of this categorisation on manufacturers and end-users.

Exhaust emissions Continue reading “EU report published on how the Recreational Craft Directive could evolve”

Marine professionals converge at Dubai event and AGM

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Marine professionals converge at Dubai event and AGM
Marine professionals converge at Dubai event and AGM

On June 28, Advanced Watertek and the International Institute of Marine Surveying (IIMS) UAE branch jointly hosted an event at the Dubai International Seafarers Centre, in association with the UAE chapter of The Company of Master Mariners India (CMMI).

The evening, which also doubled up as the Annual General Meeting for IIMS, saw fleet managers, technical superintendents, marine surveyors, oilfield operators, chief engineers, and captains from leading marine and offshore companies in the UAE attend and enjoy the knowledge sharing and networking sessions.

Informative presentations were shared by Unni krishnan Nair Continue reading “Marine professionals converge at Dubai event and AGM”

First glass fibre composites recycling centre in the UK set to open

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First glass fibre composites recycling centre in the UK set to open
First glass fibre composites recycling centre in the UK set to open

The National Composites Centre is aiming to create the UK’s first glass fibre composites recycling and re-use facility of its kind. The organisation is supporting a new consortium that has been formed to address the growing challenge of decarbonisation and recycling of composite materials in the marine industry and beyond.

The Blue Composites Project is made up of the UK’s leading marine and maritime companies, composites specialists, academic institutions and local government organisations, led by Blue Parameters, a Guernsey based marine consultancy. Continue reading “First glass fibre composites recycling centre in the UK set to open”

Despite decreasing marine casualties the Irish authorities remain cautious

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Irish authorities remain cautious despite decreasing marine casualties
Irish authorities remain cautious despite decreasing marine casualties

Marine casualties and fatalities in Irish waters have reduced in the past ten years, but investigators warn this could change if voluntary codes of conduct are ignored. The Marine Casualty Investigation Board (MCIB) reports that fatalities have been on a downward trend to zero in 2021 from a high of 13 in 2012. However, this may not remain the case as the number of serious incidents involving kayakers and canoeists continues to rise.

In 2020 the MCIB urged water sports clubs to ensure that all codes of practice, guidelines and recommendations were followed.  Continue reading “Despite decreasing marine casualties the Irish authorities remain cautious”

ONE launches Marine Safety & Quality Campaign 2022

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ONE launches Marine Safety & Quality Campaign 2022
ONE launches Marine Safety & Quality Campaign 2022

Ocean Network Express (ONE) has launched its Marine Safety & Quality Campaign to raise safety awareness and to mitigate marine accidents. The campaign runs from 8th August to 30th September 2022.

The campaign theme is “Safety Consciousness – A step ahead”. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect global shipping operations over the long term, ONE continues to face difficulties in conducting ONE’s Vessel Quality Standard (ONE-VQS) physical inspections on board Continue reading “ONE launches Marine Safety & Quality Campaign 2022”

Bunker fuel contamination cases are on the increase

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support vessel alongside big shipUK P&I Club has said bunker fuel analysis indicates more cases of contaminated bunker fuel in the Rotterdam and Amsterdam areas (ARA), suggesting that the problem persists.

During July, Veritas petroleum services (VPS) issued a bunker alert regarding the same issue. VPS reported that they had investigated samples of very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) taken in the ARA region following reports that vessels using these fuels were experiencing operational problems, such as excessive wear of fuel pump plungers, barrels and injectors. Continue reading “Bunker fuel contamination cases are on the increase”

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