Drug and alcohol abuse can have significant negative impacts on seafarers and their ability to perform their duties effectively and safely. Even though the maritime industry has acknowledged this topic and begun to address it, incidents continue to happen. Therefore, a bigger emphasis on prevention is necessary to better address this problem.
The impending changes to the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention.
These amendments, which are scheduled to take effect on the first of January 2024, are anticipated to have a substantial effect on the marine sector. Some of the significant improvements that will soon come into force are as follows:
National Cargo Bureau (NCB) has launched a second container inspection initiative to combat the persistent threat posed by mis declared cargo.
According to International news, on 3rd September a Turkish container ship ran aground at Cape Ammoglossa, Kos Island, Greece.