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Ireland issues Guidance Notice for MLC, 2006 27 Aug 2013 | 07:54 pm
Ireland's Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport has issued a Marine Notice to offer guidance on matters relating to the Convention and to clarify the Department's approach to the items below prio...
Port of Gothenburg welcomes world's largest container ship 27 Aug 2013 | 07:12 pm
The world's largest container ship docked at the Port of Gothenburg. "We have the pleasure of welcoming Maersk Line's new Triple E class vessel to Gothenburg. This a very strong symbol of the growing ...
US, China Conduct Counter Piracy Exercise 27 Aug 2013 | 06:18 pm
The US Navy guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) participated in a counter-piracy exercise in the Gulf of Aden with elements of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (Navy) from August 24-25. "...
Nautilus International warns on Panama cadet MLC exclusion 27 Aug 2013 | 06:03 pm
Nautilus International has expressed concern about a move by Panama to exclude merchant navy cadets from the provisions of the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC). The union is challenging a circul...
Weekly Newsletter 32 27 Aug 2013 | 05:32 pm
Upcoming Events 2013 SAFETY4SEA ATHENS Forum Major Issues of the Week IMO Secretary-General Welcomes Entry into Force of MLC A new horizon for fatigue at sea Long-term potential for increased ...
USCG to test oil spill technologies in Arctic 27 Aug 2013 | 04:42 pm
The U.S. Coast Guard Research and Development Center (RDC) plans to test and evaluate oil spill detection and recovery technologies in the Arctic Ocean as part of Operation Arctic Shield 2013. A mult...
Piracy - Frequently Asked Questions 27 Aug 2013 | 03:45 pm
The Japan P&I Club has published a revised edition of Piracy related issues - Frequently Asked Questions. The document contains a total of 16 questions, covering issues such as armed guards, weapons o...
Double Hull Tanker Escorts in Prince William Sound, Alaska 27 Aug 2013 | 03:09 pm
The US Coast Guard announced publication in the Federal Register of an Interim Rule regarding Double Hull Tanker Escorts on the Waters of Prince William Sound, Alaska (PWS). This rulemaking revises t...
Working at height without restraining gear 27 Aug 2013 | 01:35 pm
As part of a drill, the outboard lifeboats and tenders of a passenger ship were lowered and held alongside deck nine by their tricing pennants. The lifeboat's bowsing tackles were rigged, tensioned fr...
ABS Forms Global Gas Solutions Team 26 Aug 2013 | 08:51 pm
ABS announced that has taken another step forward to meet industry needs with the formation of the ABS Global Gas Solutions Team to leverage the organization's LNG and LPG capabilities. This group of ...
