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A.P. Moller – Maersk A/S (Maersk), and China Classification Society (CCS) are set to embark on a major project to drive decarbonisation in the shipping industry after signing a landmark agreement in Beijing. The framework agreement signed at CCS’ headquarters will kickstart research between Chinese and European enterprises and institutions aiming to speed up decarbonisation ...

Common Structural Rules Software LLC, a joint venture company formed by ABS and Lloyd’s Register, has updated its software…

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ATSB Calls Out Inadequate Fire Safety Standards Maritime Activity Reports, Inc. (Photo: ATSB) Australia's national transport safety investigator is calling out inadequate international vessel fire safety standards and regulations in the wake of a 2018 bulk carrier fire that took five days to contain and extinguish. The 202 meter, Australian flagged self-unloading bulk carrier Iron Chieftain was discharging its cargo of dolomite at Port Kembla, New South Wales in the early hours of June 18, 2018 when friction, probably from a failed bearing, generated enough heat to ignite a rubber conveyor be...

Cygnus Instruments was founded in the 1980s in the South West of the UK by a marine surveyor to supply equipment to the surveying industry that was small, rugged and produced quick, accurate and reliable results. Mr John Heath, a highly experienced and respected Marine Surveyor with over 40 years experience is also the current ...