The UK Hydrographic Office has released its Annual Report and Accounts for 2019 to 2020. In addition to its performance review, accountability report and financial statements, the document contains a range of case studies that showcase the organisation’s work as a world-leading centre for hydrography and marine geospatial data. You can download and view the […]
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ION wins competitive tender to supply Marlin SmartPort to 17 of CalMac Ferries’ ports and ferry terminals
UKHMA Commercial MemberION wins competitive tender to supply Marlin SmartPort to 17 of CalMac Ferries’ ports and ferry terminals. EDINBURGH – December 10, 2020 – ION Geophysical Corporation’s Edinburgh-based Software group today announced the award of a competitive tender to supply Marlin SmartPort™ as a port management information system to CalMac Ferries Ltd. CalMac Ferries […]
MAIB issues safety warning alongside Sunbeam report
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch has released its report into the fatal accident on board the trawler Sunbeam. On 14 August 2018, a second engineer on board was asphyxiated and died in one of the vessel’s refrigerated saltwater tanks. The report found that entering Sunbeam‘s tanks without safety precautions had become ‘normalised’ by the crew and had been done […]
MAIB – Karina C report published
Karina C report published Fatal accident during cargo operations on Karina C while in Seville, Spain. 2020-18-KarinaC Statement from the Chief Inspector of Marine Accidents; “Ship’s decks are dangerous places and this accident could have been avoided if personnel operating Karina C’s deck that day had adhered to established safe working practices. The limited space […]
Raw sewage dumped on UK coast nearly 3,000 times in 12 months
Surfers Against Sewage has released its 2020 water quality data. It says that water companies are still routinely discharging raw, untreated sewage into UK waters, polluting the environment, and placing people’s health at risk. The Water Quality Report highlights that water companies were responsible for almost 3,000 raw sewage pollution incidents at Bathing Waters in England and Wales […]
Consultation on the UK Marine Strategy marine monitoring programmes closing soon
Consultation on the updated UK Marine Strategy Part Two On 25 August, we contacted you to invite your comments on the proposed updates to the marine monitoring programmes for the state of the UK’s seas, as outline in the consultation document for the UK Marine Strategy Part Two. The consultation document sets out the […]
Review of the legal responsibility for beach safety
An independent review into beach safety has been carried out for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. Review_of_the_legal_responsibility_for_beach_safety his report considers the legal framework and responsibility for water safety at the beach and offers recommendations for change. As is often the case, this report has its genesis in tragedy and forms part of the actions agreed […]
MCA says over 31,000 incidents in annual report
The MCA’s annual report for April 2019-March 2020 has been published, highlighting the work of the agency for the 12-month period. Her Majesty’s Coastguard, the search and rescue service of the MCA, responded to more than 31,000 incidents at the coast. The Aeronautical Rescue Coordination Centre – which responds to incidents where aviation support is […]
Military detains seven after suspected hijacking near IOW
The SBS (Special Boat Service) has stormed a crude oil tanker near the Isle of Wight and detained seven people, following reports that stowaways had attempted a hijacking, according to the Independent. The incident occurred on the Liberian-registered Nave Andromeda, which was due to dock in Southampton earlier on Sunday. Hampshire Police said it received warnings at […]
New President for IHMA
The International Harbour Masters’ Association (IHMA) is delighted to announce that its new President is Captain Yoss Leclerc of the Port of Quebec. He succeeds Captain Allan Gray, President and CEO, Halifax Port Authority, Canada. Captain Leclerc was elected on 8 October at the conclusion of the IHMA Biennial Ordinary General Meeting held remotely for […]
