Innovative USV Design Revolutionizes Offshore Surveys. Massterly to Operate REACH REMOTE 1 from Land-Based Control Center. Collaboration Drives the Future of Uncrewed Maritime Technology. The successful launch of REACH REMOTE 1, a
Lessons Learned: Mitigation of Shipboard Crane Wire Rope Hazard
The USCG reports of a recent marine casualty involving a shipboard crane occurred while a 69-ton wind turbine nacelle was being offloaded. What happened? While hoisting, a wire rope parted, causing the
Lessons Learned: Dry Compressed Air Ensures Equipment Safety
Dry compressed air is vital to safe equipment operation, says USCG. The Incident A recent Coast Guard investigation involving a fire and subsequent loss of propulsion on board an inspected vessel serves
Lessons Learned: Hazardous Zone Markings and Safety Awareness
The USCG reports the importance of hazardous zone markings and safety protocol awareness. The Incident A recent marine incident involving a tri-fueled vessel (liquified natural gas (LNG), diesel, battery) that resulted in
Lessons Learned: Hot Work Safety & Lockout/Tagout Programs
A recent marine casualty, resulting in a fire and severe injuries to two crewmembers, highlights the risks associated with Liquified Natural Gas (LNG), performing hot work in hazardous zones, and the necessity
Lessons Learned: Fatal Fire Aboard Oil/Chemical Tanker
Transport Malta summarizes the safety investigation into the fire, which led to a fatality and a serious injury, on board an oil/chemical tanker. The Incident The tanker departed from the port of
The Viswa Group: Global Fuel Characteristics Report 2024
The shift towards biofuels in 2024 has brought new dynamics to fuel quality and performance. The release of the updated ISO 8217:2024 specification now includes testing requirements for biofuel blends, reflecting the
Viswa Group: Global Fuel Characteristics Report 2024
The shift towards biofuels in 2024 has brought new dynamics to fuel quality and performance. The release of the updated ISO 8217:2024 specification now includes testing requirements for biofuel blends, reflecting the
Lessons Learned: Parting of Lifeboat/Tender Fall Wire
Transport Malta reports of the parting of lifeboat/tender fall wire in position on a passenger ship. What happened? On 29 October 2021, whilst the passenger was at anchor at Cabo San Lucas,
Lessons Learned: Safety Line Failure Leads To Crew Fall
Transport Malta reports of safety line failure, leading to a crew member’s fall from a height in the forepeak tank. What happened In the afternoon of 04 November 2021, the bosun was
- Lessons Learned: Equipment Failure and Subsequent Damage to Vessel
- Lessons Learned: Fall During Anchor Chain Handling Operation
- Lessons Learned: Sudden Disconnection of Pressurised Hose
- Lessons Learned: Serious Crew Injury During Cargo Hatch Cover Operations
- Real Life Incident: A Knife Near Miss
- Real Life Incident: Service Boat Hits Rock During Crew Change