The ITF Seafarers’ Trust is putting out a Call for Expressions of Interest for collaborating centres to undertake vital research into suicide among seafarers. Centres interested in participating are invited to submit a form explaining the outline of their proposed research and the closing date for submissions is Friday, 1st September 2017. Shortlisted applicants will […]
Classification society ClassNK has released its annual report on Port State Control. The report aims to assist ship operators and management companies in maintaining compliant operations by providing information about ships detained by PSC as well as deficiencies that were found on board from many port states in 2016. PSC inspections ensure that vessels departing […]
Working seafarers have just one month left to have their say on the future of wellness at sea by completing Sailors’ Society’s confidential survey. The survey, which closes on 2nd August 2017, is exploring seafarer wellness and the root causes of illness and injury. More than 800 seafarers have participated in the survey to date. […]
Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass), has released Rules for LNG fuelled coastal and inland vessels in addition to its already established Rules for ocean going ships. In a significant move, which underscores the increasing importance of using cleaner fuels, these Rules will help the maritime stakeholders to promote environment friendly fuels for Coastal as well […]
