Lloyd’s Register launches risk-based fire safety notation for container ships
LONDON: Lloyd’s Register (LR) has launched Fire (C, Risk), a new risk-based notation developed to enhance the assessment of fire safety arrangements on board container ships. The notation is accompanied by guidance to support
Marie Maersk resumes voyage after onboard fire
COPENHAGEN : Maersk has confirmed that the container ship Marie Maersk had resumed her eastbound voyage around the Cape of Good Hope on 24 August, following a container fire. The decision followed inspections of
On-going Analysis of High Consequence Hazards in Cargo Handling Pinpoints Risks of Worker Fatalities : ICHCA
LONDON : In a unique analysis of near 500 incidents involving shore workers over the last twenty-five years, the ICHCA Severe Risks Dashboard details important findings that all in the industry need to be
DNV highlights Key IMO safety developments
SINGAPORE : The IMO is making significant progress towards modernising global maritime safety regulations, with new regulations that seek to enhance standards in order to accommodate new technologies and fuels, while making the maritime
MSC conveys to Kerala High Court inability to deposit ₹9,531 crore as damages for sunken ship
HC Bench extends interim arrest of the shipping company’s MSC Akiteta-2, berthed at the Vizhinjam port, till August 6 KOCHI : Three days after the Kerala government moved an admiralty suit before the Kerala High Court
India urges IMO to review maritime incidents involving foreign-flagged container vessels
NEW DELHI : India highlighted recent maritime incidents involving foreign-flagged container vessels operating in Indian waters and urged the International Maritime Organization to review all such incidents, according to an official statement. Shipping Secretary
India advocates enhanced Container Ship Safety and showcases Gender inclusion at 134th IMO Council Session
LONDON : Indian Delegation led by Shri T.K. Ramachandaran, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Govt of India, is attending the 134th session of the Council of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).
Govt mandates One Towing Vessel at all Major and Non-major Ports in India handling over 10 MMT Cargo annually, to bolster maritime safety
NEW DELHI : The Indian government has proposed a rule requiring all Major or Non-major Ports that handle over 10 million metric tonnes (MMT) of cargo annually to station at least one emergency towing