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Maritime Progress Think Safety poster range is designed to promote safe working practices and aid awareness of both passengers and crew. In conjunction with the range of ISM posters, the Think Safety posters assist ship-owners and operators to fulfil their obligations by providing practical information on shipboard operations.
Ship inspections are crucial for ensuring compliance with the Maritime Labour Convention, and therefore, decent living and working conditions for seafarers. Rear Admiral Luigi Giardino of the Italian Coast Guard explains how such inspections are carried out and what their consequences might be.
More than five years have passed since the entry into force of the ILO Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), which is now strictly enforced on a global basis and subject to Port State Control inspection. This ICS publication is the comprehensive and definitive guide to MLC compliance for anyone involved with the employment of seafarers, including shipping companies, ship managers and crewing agents. It is strongly recommended that a copy is carried on board every merchant ship.
Despina Panayiotou Theodosiou, CEO at TOTOTHEO MARITIME & President at WISTA International, defines what sustainability means for shipping, referring to its three pillars – economic, social and environmental – and addressing also key steps to take for action. As noted, although the industry has already witnessed much movement on these three pillars of sustainability, there is need for more; such as sharing information about successes and understanding the risks associated with climate change and the changing oceans.
From WK 40/2019, the UKHO intends to cease to print and supply the bound NM Weekly Bulletin.
This decision was taken in response to a significant reduction in the numbers of printed NM Weekly publications which the UKHO supplies.
The IMO’s 2019 guidelines on consistent implementation of 0.50% sulfur limit under MARPOL Annex VI adopted by resolution MEPC.320(74) are now available.
CyberOwl CEO Daniel Ng questions whether commercial shipping is asleep at the cyber security helm, headed for hazards already overcome by more cyber-mature sectors.
The International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004 (BWM Convention), is concerned with preventing, minimizing and ultimately eliminating the risks to the environment, human health, property and resources arising from the transfer of harmful aquatic organisms and pathogens, through the control and management of ships’ ballast water and sediments. The BWM Convention also aims to avoid unwanted side-effects from that control and encourages developments in related knowledge and technology.
Maritime Progress – Think Safety Posters, Increasing Safety Awareness
How ship inspections work and their possible consequences
New Editions 26/19
ICS Guidelines on the Application of the ILO Maritime Labour Convention, 3rd Ed. (2019) – Now Available!
Understanding Sustainability in Maritime Industry: Key Priorities
