Ahead of a projected increase in global shipping volumes, a new report reveals for the first time the full extent of the impact of the EU maritime transport sector on the environment and identifies challenges to achieving sustainability.
The Maritime Traffic Safety Law of the People’s Republic of China (MTSL) is the primary law regulating maritime traffic safety in the sea areas within the jurisdiction of the People’s Republic of China. The latest amendments to the MTSL will come into effect on September 1, 2021.
Namely, under the new law, the penalties for various breaches of the safety of Navigation requirements have been increased.
To remind, the amended Maritime Traffic Safety Law of China will come into effect on 1st September 2021. It provides a systematic administration of maritime traffic safety in China, while also increases the penalties of various breaches of safe navigation.
NTSB latest Safer Seas Digest includes lessons learned from US maritime incident investigations, highlighting many safety concerns in accident scenarios such as bridge strikes. Following analysis of 42 cases, occurred during 2020, NTSB warns that new lithium-ion battery hazards can be every bit as deadly as the worst storms.
The burden of international sanctions continues to rise, posing both a compliance and safety risk, as a growing number of vessels turn off transponders to avoid detection.