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Rivers, lakes and beaches across England are set to become cleaner, with wildlife better protected, after the Government signed into law a ban on the sale of plastic wet wipes.
The Panama Canal Authority has commemorated 26 years of Panamanian administration, marking a new anniversary since its transfer at noon on December 31, 1999.
International trade and maritime law specialist Susan Hawker has been appointed as the Maritime Volunteer Service’s new chair.
Recent regulatory changes have made the Andaman Islands significantly easier and more attractive for visiting yachts, with simplified visa procedures, clearer cruising rules, and improved fuel availability all part of a raft of recent updates.
Lürssen has marked another milestone with the launch of the 117-metre (383- foot) Boardwalk. The superyacht entered the water at the German builder’s facilities, taking a significant step towards its scheduled 2026 delivery.
The massive port complex in China’s central region is reporting a new record, claiming to be the first port worldwide to have handled a record 1.4 billion tons of cargo ranging from containers to dry bulk.
Japanese engine manufacturer Tohatsu Corporation celebrates 70 years of outboard engine production in 2026.
Report released on fatal mooring incident aboard motor tanker The HM Government of Gibraltar has published an accident report into the
death of a pumpman on board a motor tanker at the Port of Gibraltar due to a fatal mooring incident.
As no one witnessed the accident it is difficult to reach a firm conclusion as to what exactly happened. However, the Mooring System Management Manual stipulates that there should always be a minimum of two experienced persons at each mooring station throughout the operation, apart from the Officer in charge of the mooring station. The role of the officer is to supervise and keep an overview of the mooring operation. On this occasion there was not an officer undertaking this role. In effect the only person on the fo’c’sle was the pumpman who was operating the Port forward mooring winch by himself, at the same time as possibly ensuring that the mooring rope was correctly feeding and winding onto the winch’s drum.
The investigation concluded that: - The composition of the forward mooring party was not in compliance with the requirements of the mooring manual.
- Page 8 of the owner’s preliminary assessment of the incident states that, no officer was assigned to the mooring station forward in order to maintain compliance with hours of work and rest.
- The pumpman was operating the winch at the same time as ensuring that the mooring rope was possibly correctly feeding and winding on to the mooring winch’s drum.
- Due to repetitive nature of the work undertaken, the crew may have become complacent.
- It is possible that the mooring winch actuator lever had been incorrectly secured in the running position by using the safety clip or external device.
- At this time, he may have become entangled in the slack rope, in all likelihood by standing too close to the winch’s drum subsequently resulting in being dragged in feet first under the rotating drum.
This report makes safety recommendations aimed at increasing crew awareness of the guidance on mooring operations, as set out in Section 26.3 of COSWP and in OCIMF Effective Mooring, and also emphasising the importance of adherence to the vessel’s operating procedures.
The Marine Accident Investigation Compliance Officer, Neil Atkinson MNM, said: “This tragic accident could have been avoided had the correct number of seafarers been stationed at the forward mooring station and that the correct procedures for mooring operations been followed. Furthermore, it is imperative that safety devices are not disabled or tampered with.”
Read the full report at
https://bit.ly/4sNZzug. 36 | ISSUE 115 | MAR 2026 | THE REPORT
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