It’s been a busy few months in the Secretariat. In April I attended the OSPAR Environmental Impacts of Human Activities (EIHA) meeting in Berlin and presented two papers. The first pressed for a ban on the mass release of helium filled balloons. This was not agreed but the issue was referred to ICGML for their … [continue reading]
Why is the Transocean Winner aground on Lewis? Is one Emergency Towing Vehicle really enough?
PRESS RELEASE KIMO UK has long believed that sufficient ETV (Emergency Towing Vessel) provision is an essential part of protecting our coastline and keeping our seas safe. Its members’ fears that the lack of adequate ETV coverage would lead to an environmental disaster came close to being a reality earlier today – and until the Transocean Winner is … [continue reading]
Provision of Emergency Towing Vessels in UK Waters
PRESS RELEASE The need for Emergency Towing Vessels (ETVs) as a preventative measure has arisen since the number of commercial salvage tugs has reduced while potential danger from individual vessels has increased. Modern vessels are much bigger than in the past and can carry large cargoes of dangerous and hazardous materials and fuel. KIMO believes that ETVs provide essential … [continue reading]
New Ship Safety Rule to Prevent Loss of Containers Enters Into Force
PRESS RELEASE On 1 st July a new regulation requiring the gross mass of a packed container to be verified before it is loaded onto a ship came into force, under the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS). This will help to ensure that containers are properly stowed, prevent incidences of container stacks collapsing … [continue reading]
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