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Rotterdam Harbour Master announces Nieuwe Maas speed limit

Rotterdam Harbour Master announces Nieuwe Maas speed limit

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jan 28, 2025 | Inland navigation, Maritime accidents, News, Ports, Shipping

The Port of Rotterdam Authority has released the 2024 nautical figures. Rotterdam saw slightly fewer sea-going vessels, but more inland vessels. The Nautical Safety Index fell due to three serious accidents. The accident near the Erasmusbrug calls for increased safety...
Confined space gas test on ship using live chickens fails

Confined space gas test on ship using live chickens fails

by Mariska Buitendijk | Nov 29, 2024 | Maritime accidents, News, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime

A new Nautical Institute Mars Report highlights that the lack of training for crew on enclosed space rescue endures. On a general cargo vessel, chickens were used for gas testing and a subsequent rescue operation resulted in two fatalities. The Nautical Institute...
Dutch Ministry wants clearer regulations for water taxis

Dutch Ministry wants clearer regulations for water taxis

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jun 24, 2024 | Inland navigation, Maritime accidents, Maritime regulations, News, Shipping

It must become clearer what regulations water taxis have to comply with. To achieve this goal, the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management is adapting the Inland Shipping Regulations. This is one of the ways in which the Ministry is following up on the...
Hit and run results in two fatalities on dredger

Hit and run results in two fatalities on dredger

by Mariska Buitendijk | May 24, 2024 | Maritime accidents, Navigation, News, Shipping

A new Nautical Institute Mars Report discusses how a tablet on the bridge distracted a lone watchkeeper resulting in a collision with fatalities. Alcohol was another factor in this accident. The Nautical Institute gathers reports of maritime accidents and near-misses....
Third temporary channel around collapsed Key Bridge

Third temporary channel around collapsed Key Bridge

by Mariska Buitendijk | Apr 22, 2024 | Maritime accidents, News, Shipping

The Captain of the Port of Baltimore has established the Fort Carroll Temporary Alternate Channel. This third temporary channel is on the northeast side of the main channel in the vicinity of the Francis Scott Key Bridge and will provide limited access for...
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