First National Fishing Remembrance Day announced. Today on World Fisheries Day, maritime welfare charities have joined forces to support a new annual National Fishing Remembrance Day for those who have lost […]
Safety tips and checklists feature on new app for seafarers. A new app for seafarers, launched by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, is a chance for those working at sea […]
Ocean Safety unveils new brand identity at METSTRADE 2023. Marine safety specialist, Ocean Safety has unveiled its striking new brand identity at METSTRADE 2023. The brand refresh represents Ocean Safety’s […]
Ocean Safety enhances technical team with new appointments. Ocean Safety has made three crucial appointments to enhance its current technical team, reinforcing its leadership position in the design, manufacture, and supply […]
Inmarsat fishing for root causes on safety incidents. By Peter Broadhurst, Inmarsat Maritime Senior Vice President of Safety and Security. Fishing continues to be one of the most dangerous professions […]
Potential failure of Deutsche Schlauchboot GmbH (DSB) liferafts serviced by Comfer Marin SL, Marin, Spain: MAIB Safety Bulletin. Potential failure of Deutsche Schlauchboot GmbH (DSB) liferafts serviced by Comfer Marin […]
MAIB publishes Annual Report 2022 .The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has published its Annual Report for 2022. The Annual Report includes statistics for accidents involving UK ships worldwide, and […]
New Partnership to Improve Fishing Safety. The final day of Maritime Safety Week 2023 sees the launch of a new partnership to improve safety in commercial fishing. The partnership has […]
Planning and preparation vital to reduce man overboard fatalities. Race against time as crews have 11 minutes to recover victim 40% of all man overboard incidents end in tragedy Analysis […]
New podcast on maritime safety launches during Maritime Safety Week. To mark the start of Maritime Safety Week, The Seafarers’ Charity are delighted to announce they are funding five episodes […]
Fatal man overboard from fishing vessel Harriet J, (AH180) west of Fast Castle Head, south-east Scotland on 28 August 2021: MAIB Report. At about 0736 on 28 August 2021, the […]
Survitec expands UK servicing capability with new service centre at port of Southampton. Global Survival Technology solutions provider Survitec has completed a major expansion of its UK servicing capability with […]
New Commercial Liferaft Launches at SeaWork Ocean Safety introduces new commercial liferafts at Seawork 2023 Marine safety equipment specialist, Ocean Safety, is launching its new 14 and 16 person ISO […]
Supporting women seafarers to overcome sexual violence at sea. The Seafarers’ Charity has announced funding for a new service aimed at supporting women seafarers who have experienced sexual trauma while […]
Fishing vessel skippers take lead role in drive to improve the industry’s safety culture. Latest Home and Dry campaign from the Fishing Industry Safety Group (FISG) targets the higher risk […]
ICS publishes new landmark practical medical guide which can deliver a remarkable difference in seafarers’ and fishers’ lives on board vessels. Given the remote nature of shipping, seafarers know that […]
Potential safety hazards from flexible hose installations highlighted after fire on MV Finnmaster off Hull, England on 19 September 2021: MAIB Safety Bulletin. Potential fire hazards from flexible hose installations […]
MCA seminar looks at all aspects of civil hydrography. Experts from across the UK gathered recently to discuss all aspects of the science that keeps mariners safe in its waters […]
Ocean Safety meets new 2023 MCA standard with Red Ensign approval. Marine safety specialist, Ocean Safety has announced that its range of commercial liferafts meet the new ‘Red Ensign’ standard […]