Near miss with rolling roll of paper in port
A general cargo vessel was in port and discharging rolls of paper. The rolls were chocked with polystyrene packing, and at one point during the discharge one of the rolls toppled. The Nautical Institute describes the incident in a new Mars Report. The Nautical...
Autumn PSC Inspections to Focus on Emergency Systems and Procedures
Emergency systems and procedures will receive special attention during port state control (PSC) inspections this autumn as part of a Concentrated Inspection Campaign. Classification society DNV GL has published recommendations to help crew prepare for these inspections.
Dutch Naval Vessels Fitted with Forward-Looking Sonars
The Royal Netherlands Navy’s (RNLN) hydrographic survey vessels, the HNLMS Snellius (A802) and HNLMS Luymes (A803), will be equipped with FarSounder’s Forward-Looking Sonar (FLS). The 3D sonar systems provide real-time data on what lies ahead under the water. The...
Vessel Drags Anchor, Hits Two Other Vessels
Anchor watch requires a crew member's undivided attention. Sea states are always changing and once a ship starts dragging its anchor, dangerous situations can arise rapidly. In a recent Mars Report, a ship dragging its anchors did not take one, but two other ships...
The Digital Port Is Coming
According to supply chain managers, only one thing matters: reliability. Competitive transport rates are important, but first and foremost customers need to know that the goods will arrive on time for production or sale. Digitisation plays a large role in making this process more transparent.
Air Emissions Propeller Technology Reduces Underwater Noise
The naval sector has been using Kongsberg Blade Air Emission technology for a number of years now to limit vessel signature. The company now also offers the technology for commercial ship propellers to reduce the effect of underwater radiated noise on marine life.
Vessel Roll Causes Crew Member Injury
In rough weather, a vessel’s roll pattern can be amplified from time to time. Therefore, crew members should keep their guard up at all times. In a recent Mars Report, a crew member was injured after losing his balance. A transcript of the event: The OOW was...
Stevedore Fatality in Enclosed Hold Ladder Space
Never go into an enclosed space to save a victim unless you are equipped with full breathing apparatus equipment. Although most seafarers know the risks of entering enclosed spaces, accidents still abound, such as the one reported by the latest Mars Reports. Mars...
New Silk Road Drives Competition European Ports
The New Silk Road, formally known as the “Belt Road Initiative” (BRI), has caused quite a stir across the globe. Some mainly see opportunities in this mega investment programme of the Chinese government, others mostly threats. Of course, the question remains as to how the BRI will impact the competitive playing field between seaports in Europe.
UNIIQ Invests in Development of Autonomous Navigation
Captain AI, based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, will receive 300,000 euro from investment fund UNIIQ for the further development of the first fully autonomous ships. The money will be used for a trial with a real ship in a test environment in the Port of Rotterdam.
The World of Project Cargo in SWZ|Maritime
Transporting cargo by ship can be executed by a lot of shipowners from many countries. Still, when it comes to lifting, floating or rolling special, heavy or voluminous cargo for complex projects, Dutch shipowners are at the top of the market. Wikipedia states that...
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