KVNR: Investigation into lashing of containers raises questions
The Royal Association of Netherlands Shipowners (KNVR) is critical of the report published by the Dutch Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate (ILT) on Thursday 14 May. It revealed that shipping companies make lots of mistakes...Read more
Container ships caught at violating safety rules
Despite the MSC Zoe disaster in the Dutch Wadden Sea at the beginning of last year, shipping companies still massively violate international rules on safety for large container ships. This follows from a major inspection...Read more
Dredging companies not careful enough with radiation
Inspections at 25 dredging companies showed that these companies need to do more to protect workers against the dangers of radiation. The Dutch Inspectorate SZW found 34 violations, some of which already came to light...Read more
Bureau Veritas to conduct remote vessel surveys from Rotterdam
The ability to deliver Bureau Veritas classification services without a surveyor being physically present on the ship is now a reality. The organisation’s first remote survey centre is part of the marine operations team in...Read more