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USCG: dangerous gas build-up in fish holds

Posted on April 4, 2022September 26, 2025 by News Hound

Man on fishing vessel - Image used for illustrative purposes only — Man on fishing vessel – Image used for illustrative purposes only

Following an incident, the US Coast Guard (USCG) had released a Safety Alert which addresses the importance of verifying atmospheric conditions in fish holds on commercial fishing vessels, that can lead to a dangerous gas build-up.

Four crew members onboard a commercial fishing vessel noticed an unusual odor coming from the fish hold while conducting shrimping operations. While under the assumption that the odor was due to a leaking refrigerant line, the crew hauled in their nets and began transiting back to port to have their system inspected by a service technician. Continue reading “USCG: dangerous gas build-up in fish holds”

MAIB Safety Digest April 2022 published

Posted on April 4, 2022September 26, 2025 by News Hound

MAIB Safety Digest April 2022 has been published

The MAIB Safety Digest April 2022 features 25 case studies and draws the attention of the marine community to some of the lessons arising from investigations into recent accidents and incidents. It contains information that has been determined up to the time of issue.

This information is published to inform the merchant and fishing industries, the recreational craft community and the public of the general circumstances of marine accidents and to draw out the lessons to be learned. The sole purpose of the MAIB Continue reading “MAIB Safety Digest April 2022 published”

Findings of consultation for marine guidance on electric vehicles onboard passenger RO-RO ferries released by MCA

Posted on March 31, 2022September 26, 2025 by News Hound

Marine guidance on electric vehicles onboard passenger RO-RO ferries released by MCA

The UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) carried out a public consultation on its proposed draft Marine Guidance into electric vehicles (EVs) onboard passenger Ro-Ro ferries, which ran from 25 October to 20 December 2021.

The proposal contained guidance on what is seen as a minimum standard required for the provision of charging systems Continue reading “Findings of consultation for marine guidance on electric vehicles onboard passenger RO-RO ferries released by MCA”

UK red diesel tax changes

Posted on March 31, 2022April 15, 2025 by News Hound

New tax rules affecting red diesel coming into effect on 1 April 2022

The leisure boat industry is being urged to read up on new tax rules affecting red diesel coming into effect on 1 April 2022. Consequently, the leisure boat industry is being urged to read up on new tax rules affecting red diesel.

From 1 April 2022, diesel used for propelling private pleasure craft can no longer benefit from a reduced rate of duty and it’s subject to duty at the full rate.

In Great Britain, a private pleasure craft may continue to use rebated Continue reading “UK red diesel tax changes”

Incorrect solution aboard tanker led to $7M in property damage

Posted on March 30, 2022September 26, 2025 by News Hound

Start issue led to the contact between an oil tanker and a loading dock

The National Transportation Safety Board published a report of an incident during which an incorrect solution to address a main engine start issue led to the contact between an oil tanker and a loading dock in the Port of Corpus Christi. Damage to the vessel was estimated at $550,000, while the estimated property damage to the facility was $7M.

On March 15, 2021, at 10:18, two pilots from Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots boarded the Riverside to assist with maneuvering the vessel out of the port. Continue reading “Incorrect solution aboard tanker led to $7M in property damage”

A Master’s Guide to the UK Flag – Large Yacht edition 4 published by the MCA

Posted on March 30, 2022April 30, 2025 by News Hound

The MCA have updated "A Master's guide to the UK Flag" — The MCA have updated “A Master’s guide to the UK Flag”

The MCA has published a document called ‘A Masters Guide to the UK Flag – Large Yacht’ and has just updated it and released edition 4. The purpose of the 34 page guide is to provide easy to use information regarding United Kingdom merchant shipping regulations and administrative procedures. UK regulations and procedures may differ from those of other Flag Administrations and this guide will help to comply with UK requirements.

The updates in edition 4 include the following: Continue reading “A Master’s Guide to the UK Flag – Large Yacht edition 4 published by the MCA”

Determining the cargo quantity for bulk cargoes in Argentina

Posted on March 29, 2022April 30, 2025 by News Hound

Argentina has ratified the Hague Rules and the country’s Maritime Law has incorporated most of the principles of the Hague-Visby Rules. Prior to 2013, importers and exporters had the benefit of selecting the method to be used to establish the weight of dry bulk cargoes and cargo quantity. In June 2013 the Argentine Customs Authorities issued General Resolution No. 3506 on Determination of weight by draft and tanks’ sounding for operations with solid goods in bulk according to which Customs will decide the method of determining the cargo weight between the shore scale and draft survey figures. Continue reading “Determining the cargo quantity for bulk cargoes in Argentina”

Canadian Government releases draft legislative proposals to implement luxury tax on new boats

Posted on March 29, 2022October 21, 2025 by News Hound

The Canadian government have proposed the introduction of a tax on the sale of new luxury cars and aircraft

In Budget 2021, the government proposed the introduction legislative proposals to implement luxury tax on new boats over £250,000 and on the sale of new luxury cars and aircraft with a retail sale price over $100,000. The tax would be calculated at the lesser of 20 per cent of the value above these price thresholds or 10 per cent of the full value of the luxury vehicle, aircraft or vessel.

To implement this commitment, the government released for public comment draft legislative proposals. These proposals reflect, and respond to, input received during consultations with stakeholders. You have until 11 April to have your say. Continue reading “Canadian Government releases draft legislative proposals to implement luxury tax on new boats”

National Cargo Bureau to launch a remote container inspection service

Posted on March 28, 2022March 29, 2022 by News Hound

remote container inspection service to be launched — Remote container inspection service to be launched

National Cargo Bureau, a not-for-profit container inspection company, has launched a remote container inspection service based on the Hazcheck Inspections web-based container inspections database and access portal developed with their software division, Exis Technologies.

The new service from the National Cargo Bureau uses mobile devices to connect customers with Continue reading “National Cargo Bureau to launch a remote container inspection service”

CHIRP Maritime Feedback edition 66 published

Posted on March 25, 2022March 25, 2022 by News Hound

Edition 66 of the CHIRP Maritime Feedback is available

CHIRP Maritime Feedback, an independent and confidential reporting system for the maritime industry, has published its latest ‘Feedback Maritime’ publication (February 2022) to provide lessons learned and raising awareness of safety issues. Among others in this edition, CHIRP Maritime Feedback highlights an accommodation ladder failure whilst the ladder was being recovered after a pilot had boarded and discusses important issues related to maintenance, design and human factors.

In addition, this issue of CHIRP Maritime Feedback demonstrates poor safety standards upon a floating armoury vessel – many issues, both regulatory and good practice are focused upon. There are also reports concerning a near-fatal fall from a quayside, unsafe lifting Continue reading “CHIRP Maritime Feedback edition 66 published”

Status update on biofouling regulations around the world

Posted on March 24, 2022April 15, 2025 by News Hound

Ship has run aground As new requirements for managing biofouling on international vessels arriving in Australia will begin on 15 June 2022, more countries around the world have already established similar biofouling regulations to address the effects.

The transfer of invasive aquatic species to new environments via ships has been identified by the IMO as a major threat to the world’s oceans and to the conservation of biodiversity, hence the need for enhanced biofouling regulations. Continue reading “Status update on biofouling regulations around the world”

The Great Disconnect report finds shipowners pay an average of $3.1 million in ransoms due to cyber attacks

Posted on March 23, 2022October 21, 2025 by News Hound

Recent research explores the maritime industry’s relationship with cyber security risks, and makes recommendations to shipowners and operators to improve how those risks are managed within their organisations to avoid the average $3.1 million in ransoms due to cyber attacks.

The Great Disconnect report is a collaboration between produced by maritime cyber security company CyberOwl, maritime innovation agency Thetius and law firm HFW. After taking into account the views of more than 200 industry professionals through a combination of an industry survey and research interviews conducted Continue reading “The Great Disconnect report finds shipowners pay an average of $3.1 million in ransoms due to cyber attacks”

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