Tag: best practices

Steamship Mutual has issued an alert to highlight how a streamlined approach in awarding bunker contracts can reduce bunker related issues.

Food preparation onboard vessels plays a critical role in maintaining the health, safety, and morale of seafarers.

Dryad Global has issued a maritime security update, highlighting a volatile regional security landscape marked by military escalation, electronic interference and increased risks to commercial vessels in the Arabian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman and Northern Arabian Sea.

Gard P&I Club has issued recommendations to help ship operators prevent blackouts and ensure that crews are prepared to respond effectively should one occur.

According to West P&I Club, despite international regulations and monitoring efforts, fatigue among seafarers persists and is on the rise. 

New Zealand has updated its Craft Risk Management Standard (CRMS) for vessels to strengthen marine biosecurity controls and biofouling management. 

West published a bulletin addressing the issue of cargo contamination claims and highlights best practices on sampling procedures.

BSEE issued an alert on the safety risks related to bypassed safety devices and multiple incidents of noncompliance with regulations. 

BSEE published an alert highlighting an incident where a dropped steel plate during drilling operations injured two personnel.

USCG has issued a warning regarding issues related to fire detection systems on towing vessels that are not type-approved by the Coast Guard.