Safety

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – A Coast Guard Sector San Juan inspections team discovered an Anhydrous Ammonia hazardous cargo shipment threatening the safety and security of the Puerto Nuevo Terminals (PNT) port facility, Wednesday.  A Coast Guard investigation into the situation is ongoing. A team of three Coast Guard Marine Science Technicians conducting a routine examination at… Read more: USCG Inspection Reveals Hazardous Cargo Threatening Safety, Security of Puerto Nuevo Terminals Port Facility in San Juan

1. The Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) at its 109th session approved the amendments to the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) manual, volume I, II and III vide MSC.1/Circ.1686. 2. These amendments will be applicable with effect from 01st January 2026. 3. Ship owners/ operators and masters are advised to be guided by above and… Read more: IMO: Amendments to The IAMSAR Manual.

USCG has issued “Findings of Concern-05/2025 on the Exhaust fluid dosing modules heating based on a inspection onboard vessel. On August 21, 2024, an inspected towing vessel in Long Beach, California, sustained an overheated diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) dosing module on its starboard main engine, forcing the engineer to shut down the engine to prevent… Read more: USCG: Overheating Diesel Exhaust Fluid Dosing Modules on Tier 4 Engines

Corrosion in cargo and water ballast tanks presents a significant challenge. DNV analyses reveal that corrosion is the most common cause of hull findings, and our surveyors often discover coatings breaking down much earlier than anticipated. Exposure of the ship structure to high temperatures may be a possible reason. This technical news explores the topic… Read more: DNV: Influence of Temperature on the Corrosion of Cargo & Ballast Tanks

AMSA released the 31st edition of Maritime Safety awareness bulletin. The latest issue of the Maritime Safety Awareness Bulletin focuses on managing risks on vessels and the importance of effective risk assessment practices.   In some shipboard environments, the perceived risks of some tasks such as working at height or over the side can gradually become… Read more: AMSA: Maritime Safety Awareness Bulletin 31