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UK ferry converted into a Thames party boat
A UK passenger ferry has been converted to begin a new life as party boat on the Thames River in London.
DNV certification for integrated simulators
BMT’s integrated navigation and manoeuvring simulator suite has been awarded Class A, B and C certification from DNV GL verifying that it complies with STCW 78 and the DNVGL-ST-0033 Maritime Simulator Systems standard.
Power cable repair launch
Irish Sea Contractors, from Co. Wexford, Ireland has announced the launch of a new, patented, in-house developed subsea power cable repair solution and in-house subsea jointer training programme.
DP1 equipped EuroCarrier 2611
UK-based marine services company Stewart Marine has contracted Neptune Marine in The Netherlands to build a new EuroCarrier 2611, which is to be named ‘Viking Energy’.
Hastings Shannon lifeboat delivered
The South coast UK lifeboat station of Hastings has just taken delivery of its new lifeboat paid for by a rare and generous donation to the RNLI of two vintage Ferraris.

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Study: ‘Just-In-Time’ Ship Operations Can Slash CO2 Emissions
Reducing the amount of time ships spend waiting outside port and at anchor could significantly reduce ship emissions. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
CMA CGM, Panalpina Ink Sustainability Pact
CMA CGM and Panalpina have signed a sustainability agreement aimed at reducing their respective carbon emissions by 2025. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Photos: MSC Arushi R Troubled on Western Scheldt
Panamax containership MSC Arushi R. got into trouble on October 17, while underway on the West Scheldt. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Fred. Olsen Express, Baleària to Link Huelva and the Canary Islands
Fred. Olsen Express and Baleària are to introduce a new service between the Canary Islands and Huelva. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Tallink Inks Deal for Passenger Ferry with RMC
Rauma Marine Constructions Oy to build a car and passenger ferry for Tallink. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

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Two crew injured due to winch malfunction
In UK MAIB's latest Safety Digest, two crewmen broke their wrists during a sail training. Namely, the two men were turning the starboard coffeegrinder to heave in the headsail when there was a sudden change of the handles’ direction. Examination of the gearing system identified that a load-bearing pinion on the central spindle had failed. The post Two c […]
Steps to creating Safety
Capt. Hans Hederström, Managing Director of CSMART, stressed the Captain has the role of a leader instead of an operator, willing to delegate and coach officers. Combining Voyage Planning and Bridge Resource Management, as well as effective communication for timely intervention, are vital, he added. The post Steps to creating Safety appeared first on SAFETY4 […]
At least six states to be exempted from US offshore drilling plan
US Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke told that at least six coastal states' waters could be exempted from US's offshore drilling plan, as he noted that some of these states do not have enough oil in order to be included anyway. The six states that could be exempted from the proposal are New Hampshire, Maryland, North Carolina, Maine, Oregon and Washing […]
Nine non-conformities found at Equinor’s Kristin off Norway
From 7 to 14 June 2018, Norway's Petroleum Safety Authority carried out an audit of Equinor’s operations at Kristin platform. The scope of the audit was on materials handling, use and maintenance of lifting equipment and scaffolding/access techniques, as well as its contractors’ practices. The post Nine non-conformities found at Equinor’s Kristin off No […]
River Rhine’s low water level affects fuel supply in Europe
The Rhine River sees its lowest water level in more than a decade for the time of year, raising obstacles to fuel supplies to Europe. Namely, Rhine's water lever is at its lowest level for mid-October since at 2006. This fact is taking place at the same while some fuel markets are already tight. The post River Rhine’s low water level affects fuel supply […]

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