by Kevin Watson | Jun 22, 2021 | Article, Recent
A ban on the use of cybutryne in antifouling systems (AFS) from 1 January 2023 was accepted at the MEPC 76 meeting following the BIMCO proposal on implementation. After the International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships (AFS...
by Kevin Watson | Apr 26, 2021 | Article, Recent
The 2012 Cape Town Agreement was adopted by a Diplomatic Conference, under the auspices of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), this provides standards on the design, construction and equipment of fishing vessels and includes regulations designed to protect...
by Kevin Watson | Dec 17, 2020 | Article, Recent
Lessons learnt.Are there some lessons to be learnt from this type of incident on a small vessel for South African maritime legislation, or are our local safety requirements adequate to address these issues?Executive SummaryAbout 0314 Pacific daylight time on...
by Kevin Watson | Nov 26, 2020 | Article, Cape Town, Recent, Site visit
William Froude (November 28, 1810 in Devon [2] – May 4, 1879 in Simon’s Town, South Africa) was an English engineer, hydrodynamicist and naval architect. He was the first to formulate reliable laws for the resistance that water offers to ships (such as the hull...
