Chemical tankers at the commencement of the policy year on the basis that they will be carrying persistent oil cargoes, the following clause will form part of their terms of entry for the 2024/25 policy year.
Cranes play a vital role in shipboard operations, facilitating the efficient loading and unloading of cargo, and supporting various maritime activities. crane incidents.
Falling from height is a leading cause of workplace fatalities and injuries. International freight transport is warning of this danger in the transport, port and logistics industries, environments in which, unfortunately elevated working locations are often unavoidable
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has published its annual Shipping Industry Flag State Performance Table 2023/2024.
The ICS Shipping Industry Flag State Performance Table brings together data available in the public domain regarding the performance of flag states in terms of, inter alia, Port State Control records, ratification of international Conventions, and IMO meeting attendance. It is intended to encourage shipowners to maintain a dialogue with their flag administrations to help bring about any improvements that might be necessary in the interests of safety, the environment and decent working conditions.