Ballast water management amendments to apply from 1 June

MPA Singapore has issued a circular reminding shipowners that the amendments to the Prevention of Pollution of the Sea (Ballast Water Management) Regulations will come into force on 1 June.

UK to introduce stricter safety rules for enclosed spaces onboard vessels

Seafarers will be better protected as new UK rules come into force to tighten up safety for those who work in enclosed spaces on board vessels.

Who is to blame for the repeated occurrence of accidents in enclosed space?

Enclosed space accidents have always been a major headache for the shipping industry. Although the industry has taken many precautions, the fatalities keep repeating itself, argues Capt. Zhao, Marine Safety Manager of DASIN Singapore based shipping company.