(http://www.MaritimeCyprus.com) The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has issued updated health guidance for the global shipping industry to ensure ship operators and crew can safely deal with seafarers struggling with medical conditions during the coronavirus pandemic. Alarming reports indicate that in some cases seafarers are being denied medical attention by port authorities. Many cases of seafarers…
(http://www.MaritimeCyprus.com) The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) has released a new Guidance paper on Static Towing Assembly. This Guidance provide technical guidance on selecting fit for purpose towing assemblies that minimize risk of injury to crew members or damage to equipment and optimize the effectiveness of static towing operations. This Guide discusses the technical factors that…
(http://www.MaritimeCyprus.com) This annual report summarizes the port State control developments and activities of the West and Central African Region MOU in 2019. Moreover, the report also provides port State control statistics and analysis on the results of inspections carried out by member Authorities during the year. Fourteen (14) member States in Abuja MoU region submitted PSC inspection…
(http://www.MaritimeCyprus.com) The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued the report of its investigation of the 16 February 2019 fire on the bulk carrier St. Clair while the vessel was laid-up for the winter at the CSX TORCO Iron Ore Terminal (TORCO dock) at the mouth of the Maumee River in Toledo, Ohio. No one…
(http://www.MaritimeCyprus.com) This annual report summarizes the port State control developments and activities of the Tokyo MOU in 2019. Moreover, the report also provides port State control statistics and analysis on the results of inspections carried out by member Authorities during the year. Detentions: In 2019, 983 ships registered under 66 flags were detained due to serious…
(http://www.MaritimeCyprus.com) It is unfortunately a sign of the times that vessels are entering layup. A useful form for such cases is the BIMCO “LAYUPMAN” contract which is designed primarily for vessels which will be placed in cold layup with minimal or no owners’ personnel on board. The contract provides for the de-activation process on arrival…
(http://www.MaritimeCyprus.com) The Seafarers Happiness Index was founded in 2015 and is designed to monitor and benchmark seafarer satisfaction levels by asking 10 key questions and serves as an important barometer of seafarer satisfaction with life at sea. Questions focus on a range of issues, from mental health and wellbeing, to working life and family contact.…
