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September 2024

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RegulationsIMO (YouTube)·over 1 year ago

Navigating Biofouling Management

When ships trade across the ocean, they can introduce invasive aquatic species (IAS) to new marine environments, posing one of the greatest threats to the world’s freshwater, coastal, and marine ecosystems. This short video explains how IMO's GloFouling Partnerships and TEST Biofouling projects help to address the iss

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RegulationsWest of England·over 1 year ago

SOLAS - Amendments to the IMDG Code (Amendment 42-24)

Home News and Resources News Loss Prevention 30 Sep, 2024 SOLAS - Amendments to the IMDG Code (Amendment 42-24) Emma MacCarthy Loss Prevention Officer In May 2024, IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) adopted the amendments to the IMDG Code contained in Resolution MSC. 556(108) Amendments to the International Maritime

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AccidentsWGOW Shipping (YouTube)·over 1 year ago

Is MV Ruby Anchored Off England Another Beirut Waiting to Happen? ... NO!

Is Ruby Another Beirut September 29, 2024 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner - discusses the situation surrounding the MV Ruby carrying 20,000 tons of ammonium nitrate and needing repairs to its hull, rudder, and propeller after grou

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TankersMarine Insight (YouTube)·over 1 year ago

Where Ships Go To Die?

Have you ever wondered what happens to massive ships when their service comes to an end? In this video, we explore the final chapter in the life of ships—where they go to die.

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GeneralSailor Dean (YouTube)·over 1 year ago

60 DAYS ON A SHIP | MERCHANT MARINE

Escape the 9-5. Go to Sea➡️https://www.skool.com/sailors-connect/about Merchant Marine EBOOK➡️https://sailordean.gumroad.com/l/zsebe

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P&I / InsuranceWest of England·over 1 year ago

WEST renews its bunker fuel quality statistics contract with VPS

Home News and Resources News Loss Prevention 26 Sep, 2024 WEST renews its bunker fuel quality statistics contract with VPS Dmitry Kisil Senior Loss Prevention Officer West is pleased to announce that it has renewed its contract with a market leader in marine fuel testing Veritas Petroleum Services (VPS). Download PDF

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P&I / InsuranceWest of England·over 1 year ago

World Maritime Day- Navigating safely through the decarbonisation transition

Home News and Resources News News 26 Sep, 2024 World Maritime Day- Navigating safely through the decarbonisation transition World Maritime Day is an official International Maritime Organization (IMO) day of recognition highlighting the vital work of the maritime sector and its key workers. International shipping trans

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P&I / InsuranceWest of England·over 1 year ago

West A- rating, stable outlook re-affirmed by AM Best

Home News and Resources News News 26 Sep, 2024 West A- rating, stable outlook re-affirmed by AM Best Francis Corrigan Chief Financial Officer West P&I has again been assigned a Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) by AM Best. The outlook assigned to t

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P&I / InsuranceWest of England·over 1 year ago

West appoints new CEO for Hong Kong office

Home News and Resources News News 26 Sep, 2024 West appoints new CEO for Hong Kong office West is pleased to announce the appointment of Cai Xuanlun (“XL”) as the new CEO of its Hong Kong office effective December 2024. Download PDF XL joined West’s Hong Kong office in 2013, having graduated from Shanghai Maritime Uni

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AccidentsWGOW Shipping (YouTube)·over 1 year ago

Sole US Navy Oiler in the Middle East - USNS Big Horn - Damaged | September 23, 2024

Navy Oiler, USNS Big Horn (Underway Replenishment) Damaged September 24, 2024 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner - discusses the damage to the US Navy's Military Sealift Command oiler USNS Big Horn due to a grounding or allision in t

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RegulationsIMO (YouTube)·over 1 year ago

Extreme Maritime Weather

Short video of extreme Maritime Weather events - those which are dangerous to any vessel at sea. Given the risk of extreme weather to shipping, WMO and IMO are bringing together experts for a second International Symposium.

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GeneralWGOW Shipping (YouTube)·over 1 year ago

The World Wars | Episode 2 - What's The Plan?

The World Wars | Episode 2 - What's The Plan? September 23, 2024 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner - discusses his new course on The World Wars.

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GeneralWGOW Shipping (YouTube)·over 1 year ago

First footage of Titan sub wreckage revealed | WGOW Shipping on LiveNOW

Titan Hearings Begin September 19, 2024 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner - appears on LiveNOW to discuss the first days of the US Coast Guard hearing on the loss of the submersible Titan diving on the wreck of RMS Titanic. #titan

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