Absence of regulatory mandate means safety and financial benefits of structural health monitoring systems are not being realised, writes Niklas Hallgren, CEO, Light Structures Structural health monitoring (SHM) has the potential to revolutionise maritime safety by enabling real-time insight into vessel integrity, yet comprehensive regulations mandating these systems are conspicuously absent. Regulations and classification have […]
Decarbonisation of the maritime industry is something that draws upon the efforts of many stakeholders, be that the assimilation of new fuels and engines, energy saving devices, or initiatives such as green corridors to incentivise shipowners and operators to adopt new technologies. The role of Flag States in that process is often maligned; one need […]
RINA was delighted to be one of the sponsors for the Indian Maritime University’s (IMU) IMO Mock Session, the finals for which took place in early November. The aim of the competition, which is open to students and scholars of the campuses of IMU and its affiliated campuses, is to help students improve their soft […]
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) concluded its 33rd session on 6 December 2023. A total of 175 IMO Member States and three Associate Members deliberated on crucial matters, adopting a strategic plan, budget, and a series of resolutions to shape the maritime industry’s future. As per tradition, the Assembly commenced with the annual IMO Awards […]
All the signs are that 2023 will be one of the best years for some time for Portuguese shiprepair yard Lisnave. Over the first nine months the company docked 55 vessels of varying types. This is not an exceptionally high figure. However, the average value of the work per vessel contracted by owners was significantly […]
Multiple organisations came together in London yesterday to celebrate a major milestone in the maritime world. The event, jointly organised by the IMO, UNEP and the Norwegian Innovation Forum, was held to mark not only World Maritime Day but also 50 years of the MARPOL regulations. The IMO and the Norwegian Innovation Forum also announced […]
By Malcolm Latarche, correspondent Shipping’s greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) had been a topic of conversation for several months in the run up to MEPC 80 in July with many predicting that the economic climate and lack of suitable alternative fuels could see ambitions watered down. Depending upon your viewpoint that was either what happened, or […]
Nick Walker, partner, Valentina Keys, senior associate, and Lauren Buchan, associate, Watson Farley & Williams (WFW) On 7 June 2023, the European Commission (the Commission) closed its consultation on the much-maligned EU Ship Recycling Regulation (SRR) seeking views on its improvement from shipowners, recycling yards, national authorities and other industry participants. The consultation sought to […]
With vessel efficiency front and centre following IMO’s recent MEPC 80 session, rotor sails are proving a viable option for shipowners and managers looking to reduce their emissions and fuel consumption Efficiency is the name of the game for modern vessel designs. With decarbonisation efforts high on the agenda for the global shipping industry, modern […]
When it comes to the question of employment, more and more young marine professionals are re-evaluating their priorities, and many are being drawn in by a sense of ‘morals not money’ The UN 2015 Paris Climate Accord (COP21) international treaty on climate change was significant for reaching a binding agreement across participation nations to hold […]
Ship logbooks have long been a ubiquitous feature on the bridge of all vessels big and small. These tomes have always been kept judiciously to include any and all-important events that a ship should run into. It’s generally been accepted that a captain and crew will keep this up to the best of their ability […]
What goes into producing a high-quality lifejacket? Obviously, there is the selection of suitable, durable materials, components and foam, as well as stringent tests to ensure that the jacket’s performance meets ISO, SOLAS and/or MED standards and helps to keep the wearer alive. Another consideration, though, is customer feedback: the end user’s requirements play a […]