Seahaven nominated for safety technology award. Survitec’s revolutionary Seahaven, the world’s largest inflatable lifeboat, has been shortlisted in the safety technology category of this year’s Safety4Sea awards. Seahaven launched in […]
MCA signs new search and rescue contract. The MCA, an executive agency of the Department for Transport, has signed a circa £1.6 billion contract with UK company Bristow Helicopters Ltd […]
Seafarers’ Charity announces Maritime Safety Week competition winners. A competition launched by The Seafarers’ Charity to mark Maritime Safety Week (4-8 July), invited everyone who works at sea to practice […]
European Parliament welcomes virtual reality simulator for maritime emergencies. A consortium of EU fisheries experts together with the Member of the European Parliament (MEP), Mr Gabriel Mato, co-hosted a successful […]
Fatal man overboard from Saint Peter, near Torness Point, Scotland: MAIB Report. Report on the investigation of a fatal man overboard from the single-handed creel fishing vessel, Saint Peter (LH22), 1.2 nautical […]
MAIB publishes annual report 2021. The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has published its Annual Report for 2021. The Annual Report includes statistics on accidents to UK ships and seafarers […]
Fishermen take part in real-life safety training. Five local fishermen recently undertook man overboard training, to help reduce incidents at sea and improve safety rates. The free in-water courses – […]
Shetland’s fishing fleet now safer at sea. The crews of Shetland’s whitefish boats will benefit from new defibrillators being donated to help save lives at sea. A dozen new devices, […]
Delivery of final SC Innovation built Shannon Launch & Recovery System marks 20 year collaboration with RNLI. This week, the RNLI received the final SC Innovation built Shannon Launch & […]
New safety rules for enclosed spaces on board vessels. Seafarers will be better protected as new UK rules come into force to tighten up safety for those who work in […]
Flooding and sinking of the fishing vessel Diamond D: MAIB Report. Report on the investigation of the flooding and sinking of the fishing vessel Diamond D, 16 August 2020. Summary: […]
Galwad-Y-Mor, subsea explosion, near Cromer, Norfolk. MAIB Report on the investigation of subsea explosion, resulting in crew injuries and damage to the crab potting vessel Galwad-Y-Mor (BRD 116), 22 nautical miles north […]
HM Coastguard celebrates landmark birthday. Two hundred years of saving lives along the UK coast and at sea, as well as coordinating rescues for those in distress in international waters, […]
50 Vessels join the Fishing First Safety Management Project, reports the Seafarers’ Charity, to improve safety and supply chain transparency. The Seafarers’ Charity is pleased to report that the project […]
Ocean Safety to showcase its innovative lifesaving product ranges at boot Dusseldorf 2022. Marine safety equipment specialist, Ocean Safety will be showcasing its innovative lifesaving product ranges at boot Dusseldorf […]
Seafarers Charity receives funding for safety project. The Seafarers’ Charity – a leading provider of grants and support to the maritime community – has received funding for a pilot project […]
Survitec completes acquisition of Blue Anchor Fire & Safety – one of Scotland’s leading survival solutions providers. Global Survival Technology leader Survitec has completed the acquisition of Blue Anchor Fire […]
Seafarers’ Charity drives development of fishing safety management for UK fishing fleet. The Seafarers’ Charity – a leading provider of grants and support to the maritime community – has received […]