Tag: safety
Safety is a Catalyst for Decarbonization Innovation, ABS Chairman and CEO Tells COP28
Explicit and Systems-Oriented Approach to Safety Required Says Christopher J. Wiernicki (DUBAI) “Safety is not merely a box to check but a dynamic force shaping the trajectory of our industry. It acts as both a boundary condition, defining the limits within which we operate, and a catalyst for…
Coast Guard Foundation Award Honors ABS for Decades of Support and Advancing Safety in the Maritime Industry
(HOUSTON) ABS has been honored with an award from the Coast Guard Foundation at the annual Texas Salutes the Coast Guard event, recognizing ABS’ legacy of support and commitment to the service. Accepting the award on behalf of all ABS employees, Christopher J. Wiernicki, ABS Chairman and CEO said: “ABS…
Progress on safety guidelines for hydrogen- and ammonia-fuelled ships
The Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers made significant progress on the development of draft interim guidelines for the safety of ships using hydrogen and ammonia as fuel when it met for its ninth session (CCC 9, 20-29 September 2023). Taking into account the urgency of providing guidance to Administrations, shipowners and the industry…
The crucial role of safety culture in maritime decarbonization and digitalization
A safety report from DNV and Lloyd’s List Intelligence finds incidents are rising and looks at the possible safety challenges of decarbonization and digitalization. The focus on establishing strong safety cultures for maritime is needed to navigate the big transformations underway successfully and safely. “With great transformations underway, there is clearly a need to better…
ClassNK and FUKUI to collaborate toward installation of safety relief valve for cargo tank of liquefied hydrogen carrier on actual ships
Fukui Seisakusho Co., Ltd. (FUKUI) and ClassNK have signed a Memorandum of Understanding concerning a joint study on a safety relief valve for a cargo tank of liquefied hydrogen carriers at the “Gastech2023” held in Singapore. To combat global warming, attention is growing towards hydrogen as an energy source that does not emit CO2 at…
Port State Control CIC 2023 on fire safety ready for your attention
1. CIC – fire safety This year, the Paris and Tokyo MoUs agreed to run a CIC on the topic of fire safety. The majority of PSC MoUs have confirmed their participation in this year’s CIC. The CIC will be carried out between 1 September and 30 November and will be covered by an additional…
Developing a safety culture | Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide
Compliance with regulations and related requirements is a given for all businesses. Failure to comply will place your business in an extremely difficult position, should a serious incident occur. However, adherence with the law should be seen as the baseline in the context of developing a mature safety culture. Furthermore, achieving the minimum may not…
Value safety | Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide
Safety culture encompasses the shared values, beliefs, attitudes, and behaviours regarding safety within an organisation. It reflects the collective commitment to creating and maintaining a safe working environment for all individuals involved. A strong safety culture goes beyond mere compliance with regulations and standards; it fosters a proactive and continuous effort to identify and mitigate…
Questions and Answers on Maritime safety: new proposals to support clean and modern shipping
What is the aim of the Directive on flag state requirements? Flag States (the State which registers the ship and under whose law it operates) are the keystone for ensuring maritime safety. Each flag State must take all necessary measures to attest to the ship’s safety and compliance with international rules and regulations, including IMO…
