World Maritime Day 2020 – 24 September 2020

by Kevin Watson | September 22, 2020 | Article, Events, Recent, Slider | 0 Comments

"Sustainable shipping for a sustainable planet" is the World Maritime theme for 2020. This will provide an opportunity to raise awareness of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and showcase the work that the International Maritime Organization...

Lesson learnt: Master and chief engineer plead guilty in MV Funing case

by Kevin Watson | September 22, 2020 | Article, Recent, Slider | 0 Comments

NEW PROTOCOLS OFFER EFFECTIVE TOOLS TO MITIGATE THE RISKS OF COVID-19 ONBOARD SHIPS

by Kevin Watson | September 2, 2020 | Article, Recent, Slider, Table | 0 Comments

On 26 August the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), along with the International Maritime Health Association (IMHA) and the International Association of Independent Tanker Owners (INTERTANKO), issued new protocols to mitigate the risk of COVID-19 cases on board....

Canadian Report on Eng Rm Fire MOL Prestige

by Kevin Watson | August 31, 2020 | Article, Recent, Slider | 0 Comments

An interesting read and a heads up to designers, ship operators/owners and Engineering crew onboard ship. Canadian Marine Transportation Safety Investigation Report M18P0014 - Engine room fire in Container vessel January 2018 Executive summary On 31 January 2018, a...

Disaster Management Act (57/2020): Measures to address, prevent and combat the spread of COVID-19 at Seaports

by Kevin Watson | August 24, 2020 | Article, Recent, Slider | 0 Comments

The NDoT has issued a new Government Gazette – Disaster Management Act (57/2020): Measures to address, prevent and combat the spread of COVID-19 at Seaports. 2020-08-20-gg43629-NDOT-Crew-changes On 25th June every year, Day of the Seafarer celebrates the vital...

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ECSA VOLUNTARY ASSOCIATION (VA A0010)

The South African Institute of Marine Engineers and Naval Architects (SAIMENA) is registered as a Voluntary Association with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Category A Voluntary Association.