On 1st September, one of Finland’s most historic cargo ships, ran aground in the Aland archipelago off the southwest coast of Finland.
The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has adopted amendments to the International Life-Saving Appliance Code (LSA Code) on requirements for lifeboats, launching and embarkation appliances comes into force on 1 January 2024.
According locals’ correspondent in Egypt, cargo shortage at Egyptian ports is among the most common claims.
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.