Safety at Sea

Mobile phones implicated in maritime accidents

2024-03-29

The UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency has issued new guidance to mariners about the appropriate use of mobile phones and the dangers to themselves, shipmates and their vessels if used inappropriately.

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Health and Safety handbook gets makeover

2024-03-29

The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency has completed a set of updates to the Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers (COSWP).  The new bound book implements feedback from users and should make it more accessible and easier to use. Ask us about availability.

View a sample of the updated version

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Chinese-owned tanker hit in Red Sea

2024-03-29

A Chinese-owned oil tanker has been attacked off Yemen by ballistic missiles fired by Houthi Rebels. The Huang Pu issued a distress call but did not require assistance, extinguishing the fire and carrying on its voyage.

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