The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has released a safety alert to addresses the importance of proper maintenance and adherence to manufacturer’s recommendations for filling and/or inflating buoyancy chambers on some models of inflatable boats.
During a recent investigation of an incident that occurred involving foreign cruise vessel operations in the Antarctic, a US passenger was severely injured due to a Zodiac MILPRO model FC 580/MK5 keel bladder failure while underway on a sightseeing excursion. In calm weather, the keel bladder suddenly ruptured, sending the passenger several feet into the air before landing onto the deck and sustaining serious injuries including a fractured femur. Continue reading “Adherence to instructions for inflatable boats is crucial says USCG safety alert”
Based on a safety risk study on containerized cargo fires, the European Maritime Safety Agency (
The Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI) Maritime Administrator has issued an important reminder after an increase in both false Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) distress alerts and issues with their registration.
An ongoing commitment to pioneering technology, sharing resources and continuing improving the expertise it offers to the maritime world at large as well as its own members was the focus of the recent REG Technical Forum.
There are signs that the global boating market is returning to normal after sales surged during the Covid-19 pandemic. Online marketplace, 
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has published its Compliance Strategy 2023/27. It builds on the modern regulatory foundations laid out in its predecessor and sets out six key elements. It is a data-driven, risk-based and proportionate approach to compliance that minimises impact on industry while maximising safety and environmental outcomes.