A warning to vessels transiting the Atlantic Coast of France through the Cape Verde Islands to Brazil: A double-handed sailing race started from Le Havre, France on Sunday, 27 October, bound for Salvador Brazil. 59 sailboats ranging from 40-60 feet are taking part. While they are currently concentrated in a relatively small group, this group will expand … [Read more...]
Spotlight on Safety Paper Looks at Maritime Calamities that Should Have Never Happened
By Captain John Loftus - As one of the co-authors of “Spotlight on Safety”, I was onboard as part of the presentation team sponsored by the International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots and Dalhousie University at the World Maritime Rescue Conference in Vancouver, BC (15-17 June 2019). The subject matter was unveiled via poster presentation and discussion. In … [Read more...]
OSHA Finds Dozens of Safety Violations in Fatal Kentucky Shipyard Towboat Explosion
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited five contractors for safety and health violations after three employees were killed and two others critically injured following an explosion onboard a towboat in Calvert City, Kentucky. The explosion ocurred last January as the towboat M/V William E Strait was being … [Read more...]
An Alarming Number Of Shipping Companies Are Banning Knives, Here’s How To Stop Them
by Capt. John Konrad (gCaptain) A disturbing and dangerous trend is growing offshore. Despite overwhelming evidence that knives are essential to the safety of life at sea, shipping companies are increasingly banning the use of knives aboard ship. Back in the days of tall ships, captains would break off the pointy tips of knives to prevent injuries and mutiny. Today’s … [Read more...]
This Might Be The Best Maritime Commercial Ever [VIDEO]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0_rplKjbTA This VLinc video, produced by gCaptain's own Mario Vittone, might be the best maritime commercial ever but it's certainly the most true. We also consider Mario's new series of Safety At Sea articles for Soundings a must read. … [Read more...]