Anastasia Kypriotaki

9 hours ago | safety4sea.com | Anastasia Kypriotaki

The Black Sea MoU has published its Annual Report for 2024, detailing its actions and presenting key Port State Control (PSC) data. As informed, the 2024 reporting period was significantly impacted by the ongoing armed conflict between the Russian Federation and Ukraine, which continued to pose serious risks to the safety and security of crews and vessels operating in the region, conflicting with the BS MoU’s objectives.

1 day ago | safety4sea.com | Anastasia Kypriotaki

In “How to Avoid a Climate Disaster: The Solutions We Have and the Breakthroughs We Need” Bill Gates offers a refreshing take on the climate crisis—one that’s less about doom and gloom and more about clear-headed, actionable solutions. Instead of focusing on guilt or preaching personal lifestyle changes, Gates zeroes in on what really matters: cutting the world’s annual 51 billion tons of greenhouse gas emissions to zero by 2050.

1 day ago | safety4sea.com | Anastasia Kypriotaki

CHIRP Maritime draws lessons from a report of unsafe and unacceptable living conditions experienced by a crew during a vessel’s dry-docking period. The reporter told CHIRP that during a recent dry dock, the entire crew was required to remain onboard while the vessel underwent significant repairs. Open fuel tanks were situated in crew living areas, and essential services such as air conditioning, water, and sewage were intermittently shut down for prolonged periods.

1 day ago | safety4sea.com | Anastasia Kypriotaki

In a recent video by Business Insider, producer Elizabeth McCauley dives deep into the scientific research and interviews experts to uncover what we’ve been getting wrong about ocean plastic and what it really takes to solve the crisis. Misconceptions about the Great Pacific Garbage PatchThe video reveals that many common beliefs about ocean plastic, especially the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, are misleading.

1 day ago | safety4sea.com | Anastasia Kypriotaki

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has published a video in view of the upcoming Women in Maritime Day on 18 May, with Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez highlighting the importance of the day and calling the industry to action. The IMO International Day for Women in Maritime is observed on 18 May every year.