The world’s largest containership, the 23,964 TEU HMM Algeciras, sailed into the Port of Rotterdam on June 3, making its first call at Europe’s largest port. The colossal ship, loaded with 19,621 TEU on board – also a record – was quite a sight as it proceeded to Rotterdam World Gateway (RWG) to unload containers. …
Primer Oficial de Máquinas para buque AHTS DP2 – 170 USD/día We are looking 2nd Engineer for AHTSS DP-2. Salary: USD 170 per dayContract duration 3:3mth. Candidate should have: 24 mth seatime experience as 2nd Engineer on DP 2 vessels.DP Maintenance certificate & DP Log book are mandatory.Region of sailing: ARAMCO/ Saudi Arabia job-2@seacover.com PIC: …
Primer Oficial de Máquinas para buque AHTS DP2 – 170 USD/día Read More »
Oil and gas operators in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico are removing workers from its offshore assets and ramping down production ahead of an incoming tropical storm. BP’s Thunder Horse platform; Source: BP In an update on Wednesday, BP said it is closely monitoring Tropical Storm Cristobal to ensure the safety of personnel and operations …
Gulf of Mexico operators evacuating workers ahead of storm Read More »
Prysmian’s new cable-laying vessel Leonardo Da Vinci is undergoing final preparations ahead of being towed from Vard’s shipyard in Tulcea, Romania, to Norway for final outfitting. Source: Prysmian Group Following the finalization of the hull in Tulcea, Leonard Da Vinci will begin its journey from the Danube river through the Mediterranean and along the shores of …
The current officer shortfall to crew the global merchant fleet is forecast to widen amid reduced attractiveness of a career at sea, according to the latest report from the global shipping consultancy Drewry. The consultancy estimates that there is a global officer shortage equating to around 2% of overall demand, though presently this is masked …
Automated surveillance of shipping emissions started in Finland as an automated “watchdog buoy” began sending signals in Finnish waters off the southwestern coast, the state-owned Arctia company said in a press release. Commissioned by the Arctia, the buoy detects air pollution particles from vessels exhaust fumes. It monitors the compliance of ships with the International …
Automatic surveillance of maritime emissions begins in Finland Read More »
Further to our general advisory issued on 6 April 2020 in which we announced that the YoYo service would be suspended until the end of June, please be advised that because the market demand has not picked up sufficiently under current COVID-19 conditions, we have decided to extend the temporary suspension of the YoYo service …
Continued Seasonal Capacity Adjustment on Asia-Australia Services due to COVID-19 Impact Read More »
S&P Global Platts (“Platts”), the leading independent provider of information, analytics and benchmark prices for the commodities and energy markets launched on May 4, a new dry bulk weighted average index – KMAX 9 – for Kamsarmax class bulkers. The launch of the Platts KMAX 9 Index enhances Platts’ dry bulk freight market offering and …
S&P Global Platts Launches New KMAX 9 Dry Bulk Weighted Index Read More »
Amongst the current global situation and travel restrictions being in place, MSA has proudly gained Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) approval to run four of its STCW courses by webinar. The four courses are: • Updating Advanced Fire Fighting (UAFF) • Designated Security Duties (DSD) • Security Awareness (SA) • Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities …
Maritime Skills Academy Gains MCA Approval for Webinar STCW Courses Read More »
Rather than ensuring that crew members performing the job are fully informed and aware of the risks to their health, safety and welfare, we may concern ourselves more about other things such as completing the paper document properly for filing and audit purposes. This makes risk assessments less meaningful. Take a look at the following …
Don’t forget the real purpose of risk assessments Read More »
