P&I Club says crews need to know more about VDR testing
JUNE 18, 2015 — Ships’ officers and crews need to be more aware of the testing requirements for voyage data recorders, says the London P&I Club after investigation by its loss prevention
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Barrier Reef pollution cases bring fines for owners, masters
JUNE 11, 2015 — Two separate marine pollution incidents within the Great Barrier Reef have seen fines imposed on Reeftwo shipping companies and the masters of the ships involved following prosecutions brought
ClassNK authorized to survey Canadian-flag ships
OCTOBER 10, 2014—Transport Canada has authorized ClassNK to carry out statutory surveys on Canadian-flagged vessels on behalf of the Government of Canada. ClassNK has maintained a presence in Canada since it established
Army places bumper order for RIBs
DECEMBER 12, 2013 — Willard Marine, Anaheim, CA, has received a contract to supply 42 rescue boats for U.S. Army supply ships and landing craft. Under the contract, awarded by the U.S.
Crack down will focus on ships’ machinery
JULY 30, 2013 — Port state control authorities are to crack down on the safety of propulsion and auxiliary machinery. Countries that are signatories to the the Paris and the Tokyo Memoranda