Fatal accident on board fishing vessel Olivia Jean. A crew member was struck by moving fishing equipment on the deck of fishing vessel Olivia Jean resulting in fatal crush injuries. Summary: At […]
Survitec acquires Hansen Protection, strengthening its position as the global leader in survival technology. Survival technology leader Survitec today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Hansen Protection, a […]
MHSS boosts its team of psychologists to help meet industry demand. Mental Health Support Solutions (MHSS) is strengthening its team of clinical psychologists in a bid to meet the demand […]
The Seafarers’ Charity awards grants to new online services to support seafarers who have experienced sexual violence, and to help tackle loneliness and suicide. Actioning their new strategic approach, The […]
New man overboard prevention campaign launched as data shows 85% of fatalities in the fishing industry involve people ending up in the water. A new campaign on man overboard prevention […]
Flooding and foundering of the fishing vessel Ocean Quest. MAIB report on the investigation of the flooding and foundering of the fishing vessel Ocean Quest (FR375), 70 miles north-east of Fraserburgh. […]
Crewsaver locks in lifejacket protection with new cylinder locking system. Building on its leading reputation for increased lifejacket safety and pushing the boundaries in search of excellence for its customers, […]
UK fishers at risk in ‘perfect storm’. Stormier weather will increasingly force fishers to choose between their safety and income, researchers say. Climate change is causing more extreme weather in […]
Britannia P&I supports Sailors’ Society Wellness at Sea Awareness Campaign. Britannia P&I is delighted to announce that, as part of its recently launched BSafe initiative, it is supporting Sailors’ Society’s […]
Wärtsilä and Ocean Technologies Group, partner to deliver transformational learning solutions to improve safety and efficiency at sea. The leading provider of maritime smart Simulation and Training solutions Wärtsilä Voyage, […]
Thai Union implements Covid testing in Samut Sakhon factories. Thai Union is proactively implementing COVID-19 testing at its own cost for its more than 27,000 employees in Samut Sakhon as […]
Survitec gives helicopter passengers and crew more air with new emergency breathing system. A new compressed air Emergency Breathing System (EBS) for offshore helicopter passengers and crew introduced by global […]
VIKING spearheads testing of life-saving marine firefighting foam. VIKING Life-Saving Equipment is driving more investment into its marine fire service business. The inauguration of VIKING’s Foam Lab Odense, which specialises […]
MAIB publishes Marine Accident Statistics for 2019. The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has published its Marine Accident Statistics report for 2019. The year saw 1090 accidents reported, a reduction on 2018 […]
Survitec optimises liferaft servicing with Raftxchange rental offer. Global safety and survival solutions provider Survitec has rebranded its established liferaft rental and exchange service to meet increasing market demand for […]
Maintain original LSA service and inspection schedules, advises Survitec. With an increasing number of vessels returning to service following the easing of Covid-19 restrictions, Survitec is advising that ships’ life-saving […]
Grounding and recovery of Thea II and Svitzer Josephine. MAIB report on the investigation of the grounding and recovery of Thea II and Svitzer Josephine in the approaches to the […]
SIA launches mental health pilot programme. A programme focused on mental health early intervention, engagement and education in the Australian commercial fishing industry is being piloted across the country by […]