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Hospital ship Global Mercy wins award as it is about to start operations in Africa

Hospital ship Global Mercy wins award as it is about to start operations in Africa

by Mariska Buitendijk | May 19, 2022 | Maritime awards, News, Ship design, Shipbuilding, SWZ|Maritime

The world’s largest civilian hospital ship Global Mercy has won the Shippax Special Award in recognition of the special conversion of a Ro-Pax design into a hospital ship. Meanwhile, the Global Mercy is on its way to Dakar, Senegal, to begin operations at the...
Gantry crane improvisation leads to one fatality

Gantry crane improvisation leads to one fatality

by Mariska Buitendijk | May 6, 2022 | Maritime accidents, News, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime

People on board ships should be aware of the fact that gantry crane operators do not have a clear view of the entire work area. The Nautical Institute issues this warning in its latest Mars Report, which describes a fatality on board a cargo vessel. The Nautical...
Apply continuous testing when carrying fumigated cargo on your ship

Apply continuous testing when carrying fumigated cargo on your ship

by Mariska Buitendijk | May 4, 2022 | Maritime accidents, News, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime

The Nautical Institute’s latest Mars Report describes another fatality as a result of fumigation poisoning. According to the Institute, the accident shows how important it is to take continuous or very frequent gas readings when carrying fumigated cargo. The...
In SWZ|Maritime: New hospital ship Global Mercy headed for Africa

In SWZ|Maritime: New hospital ship Global Mercy headed for Africa

by Mariska Buitendijk | May 2, 2022 | News, Ship design, Shipbuilding, SWZ|Maritime

The brand-new Global Mercy is the world’s largest civilian hospital ship, with a self-assumed charity mission in coastal Africa. On board, free medical care is provided to thousands of the poorest people. The purpose-built hospital ship has a unique design built on...
Fumigated cargoes on ships require extreme care

Fumigated cargoes on ships require extreme care

by Mariska Buitendijk | Apr 29, 2022 | Maritime accidents, News, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime

The Nautical Institute’s latest Mars Report describes how a crew member on board a general cargo vessel died of fumigation poisoning. Among other things, the Institute warns that masters and crew of vessels carrying fumigated cargoes must be aware of the...
Moving freight effectively by inland vessel train

Moving freight effectively by inland vessel train

by Mariska Buitendijk | Apr 28, 2022 | Inland navigation, Maritime research, News, Ports, Ship design, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime

The European Commission has recently made more policies for logistical improvement in international inland navigation. Under the umbrella of NOVIMAR (NOVel Iwt and MARitime transport concepts) project partners aim to improve economic feasibility of waterborne...
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