Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) announced that the IMO has implemented three additional safety-related policies from the 2012 Global Cruise Industry Operational Safety Review at the recently completed IMO Maritime Safety Committee meeting. All ten policies from the Review have now been included in formal IMO standards specific to Passenger Ship Safety. “As a
Read moreThe Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), has reviewed Australia’s vessel tracking and reporting requirements taking into account the IMO’s International Convention on Maritime Search and Rescue (SAR). The review determined that Australian Ship Reporting System (AUSREP) has served the needs of mariners well, but needs to be redeveloped to reflect developments in technology and
Read moreFifteen warships from nine countries around the world, including the latest patrol vessels, frigates, corvettes and destroyers, sailed into Singapore for the Warships Display at IMDEX Asia 2013, taking place at Changi Exhibition Center from May 14-16, 2013.The U.S. Navy’s first ever littoral combat ship, USS Freedom, in its maiden overseas deployment, was among
Read morePiracy is a threat to all sizes of vessels in some parts of the world. The more we know, the more we can minimise the risks and react to dangerous situations – or avoid them altogether. To this end the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has produced an Anti-Piracy & Hostage Situation Awareness DVD
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