In rough weather, a vessel’s roll pattern can be amplified from time to time. Therefore, crew members should keep their...Vessel Roll Causes Crew Member Injury
Never go into an enclosed space to save a victim unless you are equipped with full breathing apparatus equipment. Although...Stevedore Fatality in Enclosed Hold Ladder Space
The New Silk Road, formally known as the “Belt Road Initiative” (BRI), has caused quite a stir across the globe....New Silk Road Drives Competition European Ports
UNIIQ Invests in Development of Autonomous Navigation
Captain AI, based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, will receive 300,000 euro from investment fund UNIIQ for the further development of the first fully autonomous ships. The money will be used for a trial with a...Read more
The World of Project Cargo in SWZ|Maritime
Transporting cargo by ship can be executed by a lot of shipowners from many countries. Still, when it comes to lifting, floating or rolling special, heavy or voluminous cargo for complex projects, Dutch shipowners are...Read more
Breast Line Breaks Due to Corrosion – A Warning
Corrosion under the area covered by the seizing wire can cause breast lines to suddenly break. As seizing wires can prevent proper inspection and lubrication of wire rope mooring lines, it may be better to...Read more
Mapping the Port Innovation Ecosystem
Ports and port cities are confronted with the substantial challenge of striking a balance between the pressure on space as a result of economic and urban development and pressure for sustainable development. Some port cities...Read more
One Hand for the Ship and One for Yourself
The adage ‘one hand for the ship and one for yourself’ reminds crew members to work with care. In a recent Mars Report, a small slip while carrying a heavy load caused a crew member...Read more