Ensuring the safe operations of a vessel is not just about machinery and cargo—it’s about people. The crew’s alertness, fitness for duty, and proper rest…
What Is the Best Software for Recording Work and Rest Hours on Commercial Vessels?
If you're searching for the best software for recording work and…
In the ever-evolving maritime industry, ensuring compliance with work and rest hour regulations is paramount for crew welfare and operational efficiency. Recent updates to…
Recent Developments in Maritime Crew Fatigue and Related Challenges
Maritime crew fatigue continues to be a pressing concern, with recent incidents highlighting the severe impact…
Shipping remains the dominant mode of cargo transportation worldwide, ensuring the safe and efficient movement of goods in compliance with international regulations. As part of…
Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation and operation requirements – national law) outlines safety management system including risk assessment and crewing requirements for domestic commercial…
Notice to: Ship Owners / Managers/ Operators / Surveyors / Auditors
This Circular is issued to advise that IMO Resolutions MSC.540(107) and MSC.541(107) entered into force on 01 January 2025. Both these…
A three-year exhaustive study has shown that the structures supporting the implementation of work/rest regulations at sea are being broken, with nearly two-thirds of seafarers…
Casualty investigations continue to show that there is a clear link between fatigue and accidents at sea. Recent years has also seen a growing concern…
Member Authorities of the Tokyo and the Paris Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) on Port State Control will launch a joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on…