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Legal Update: US - Supreme Court rules that punitive damages are not recoverable by seamen in unseaworthiness claims Legal Update: Dutra Group v. Batterton, Sup. Ct. No. 18-266, 588 U.S. ___ (2019) –…

Legal Update: What is RCM and what legal considerations does it give rise to? Remote Container Management (RCM) systems that allow for cargo to be monitored remotely have been around for a while.…

Lessons Learnt: Bunker Spill This video focuses on a bunker spill incident that occurred during a poorly planned bunkering operation, with neglect of the company's Safety Management System (SMS)…

Lessons Learnt: Burn Injury to Engineer When conducting a routine inspection of the engine room, the first engineer noticed steam leaking from the main steam dump valve gasket. The video details the…

Lessons Learnt: Collision When Overtaking A collision occurred between a tanker and an overtaking dry cargo ship in conditions of clear weather and visibility. The video examines the factors leading…

Lessons Learnt: Crew Injured In Heavy Weather This video recounts an incident where a fully loaded bulk carrier was navigating at full sea speed in the Mediterranean Sea under heavy weather…

Lessons Learnt: Death of a Bosun This video features the tragic death of a bosun during a routine lifeboat drill due to miscommunication between staff, faulty safety devices and unclear instructions.…

Lessons Learnt: Death of a Bosun During a Lifeboat Drill Incident description: Whilst the subject cargo vessel was anchored waiting to load cargo, a scheduled abandon ship drill was arranged, which…

Lessons Learnt: Death of an Engine Rating Incidents during lifting operations show a pattern of repeating events, with many resulting in life-changing injuries and tragic loss of life. This video…

Lessons Learnt: Enclosed Space Casualty Refrigeration Machinery During a third-party survey, a request was made to test the emergency fire pump, which led to a near miss incident when both the…