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20 Sep

OSHA cites shipyard company for fire aboard Lakes bulker

Professional Mariner StaffCasualty NewsGreat Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway System, OSHA, Ports, safety

(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited a shipyard company after workers were exposed to fire and asphyxiation hazards while working aboard a docked Great Lakes iron ore carrier, Business Insurance reported. OSHA cited South Marine Systems of Westlake, Ohio, for 15 “serious” violations and one “other than serious” violation and proposed $164,540 in penalties.…

02 Sep

Study to analyze feasibility, safety of remote pilotage

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsNavigation, Pilots, safety

(LONDON) — The International Maritime Pilots’ Association (IMPA), which represents over 50 member countries, is partnering with the Canadian National Center of Expertise on Maritime Pilotage (NCEMP) and the Canadian Coast Guard to explore remote pilotage to determine its feasibility, readiness and impacts on safe navigation practices and systems. The work aims to provide authoritative insights into the current and…

29 Aug

World Maritime Day 2024: Safety first into the future

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsIMO, safety

(LONDON) — World Maritime Day 2024 will be observed Sept. 26 with the theme "Navigating the Future: Safety First!" Several initiatives will be held by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to commemorate the day, including: • Symposium on Extreme Maritime Weather: The event will focus on "Bridging the Knowledge Gap Toward Safer Shipping" and will take place on Sept. 23-26…

06 Aug

TSB: Boxship fire, container loss raise safety flags

Professional Mariner StaffCasualty Newssafety, shipping, TSB

(RICHMOND HILL, Ontario) — The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has issued two safety concerns following the 2021 loss of containers and fire on board the containership ZIM Kingston off Vancouver Island, British Columbia. The first safety concern relates to the risk of a phenomenon called parametric rolling, which led to the loss of containers, and the second concern…

16 Jul

CSA honors Crowley with Devlin Awards for safety

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newssafety, Tugboats and towing

(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) — Crowley, through the achievements of the crews of 67 company-owned or -managed vessels, has again been honored for its safe operations with Jones F. Devlin Awards by the Chamber of Shipping of America (CSA). The Jones F. Devlin Safety Award recognizes the skills and dedication of people and companies achieving high levels of safe vessel operations and…

09 Jul

SCA honors 18 shipyards for safety achievements

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime Newssafety, shipbuilding

(WASHINGTON) — The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), the national association representing the U.S. shipbuilding, maintenance and repair industry, has announced its annual member safety awards for the 2023 calendar year. This year, 18 shipyards are receiving awards for their achievements in safety. “Safety isn't just a priority; it's a fundamental pillar of our industrial base. These awards not only…

13 Jun

New AWO video salutes industry’s rescue heroes

Professional Mariner StaffTugboats & Towingbrownwater, safety

(ARLINGTON, Va.) — The American Waterways Operators (AWO) has produced a new video showcasing the American Waterways Honor & Excellence in Rescue Operations (HERO) Award. The award, established on March 1, 2023, documents and recognizes rescues undertaken by AWO member company employees that demonstrate selflessness, skill and bravery. The two-minute video highlights the bravery of award recipients as well as…

26 Apr

Moran receives highest Coast Guard award for environmental protection

Professional MarinerTugboats & Towingsafety, U.S. Coast Guard

(NEW CANAAN, Conn.) — Moran Towing Corp. has been awarded the William M. Benkert Marine Environmental Protection Award, a U.S. Coast Guard award that recognizes marine organizations for outstanding achievements in safety and environmental protection. Moran received the Osprey Award, the highest tier of the Benkert Award. “We are honored to receive this prestigious recognition from the Coast Guard,” said…

24 Apr

Coast Guard seeking applicants for towing safety panel

Professional Mariner StaffTugboats & Towingbrownwater, safety, U.S. Coast Guard

(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Coast Guard is accepting applications to fill 18 vacancies on the National Towing Safety Advisory Committee. This committee advises the secretary of homeland security, via the commandant of the Coast Guard, on matters relating to shallow-draft inland navigation, coastal waterway navigation and towing safety. Completed applications must reach the Coast Guard on or before June 10.…

13 Mar

World Shipping Council moving ahead with Cargo Safety Program

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newssafety, shipping

(WASHINGTON) — Despite mandatory international and national regulations on the transport of dangerous goods, these goods continue to be misdeclared or not declared, driving an alarming increase in ship fires. Addressing the need for improved safety measures, the World Shipping Council (WSC) is developing the Cargo Safety Program and has announced that the National Cargo Bureau (NCB) has been selected…