Despite the majority of respondents (77%) viewing cyber-attacks as a high or medium risk to their organisations, few appear to be prepared for the aftermath of such an attack, an industry survey shows. While 64% […]
The Digital Container Shipping Association has called for collaboration in the shipping industry to create a standardised electronic bill of lading (eBL) which could improve maritime safety by streamlining the identification of mis-declared cargoes. The […]
Seven major Japanese shipping companies have come together to develop and commercialize zero-emission electric vessels and expect to launch an electric tanker by March 2022. The collaborative group, named e5 Consortium, is made up of […]
WesCom Signal and Rescue, a global supplier of marine distress signals, advised shipping companies to check and order pyrotechnic safety products ahead of their expiry dates. This follows the updated guidance of certification of goods […]
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is causing unprecedented disruption to industries around the world, and shipping is no exception. Yet amid the challenges, many forward-thinking companies are uncovering silver linings: using the constraints of the crisis […]
Despite initial teething issues around the use of very low sulphur fuel oils (VLSFO) fuel quality and safety is stabilising, industry experts have said. Charlotte Røjgaard, global head of Verifuel speaking at a webinar hosted […]
All too often people, especially crew, are identified as the weak link in cyber security. Let’s show that people are a company’s biggest strength More than half of respondents to the Safety at Sea and […]
A large-scale test of drones to carry supplies to vessels and offshore platforms is being carried out by Singapore start-up F-drones jointly with GAC, a shipping logistics provider. F-drones’ third prototype can carry items of […]
Following the conviction of the captain and crew of bulk carrier Top Grace for attempted murder of two stowaways found on board, maritime risk management organisation, RightShip, has placed the ships’ management company Fairweather Steamship […]
Marine breathing apparatus manufacturer, James Fisher and Sons (JFD), has developed a new ventilator system to support the National Health Service (NHS) in the COVID-19 pandemic, in response to calls by the UK government. JFD […]
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