Recognizing the increasing accident rate related to Enclosed Space Entry, IMO has updated its guidance with enhanced expectations for Enclosed Space Entry Procedures. The new MSC.581(110) imposes new requirements related to: Space-Specific Enclosed Space Entry guidance for each ship, through the development of an Enclosed Space Register Atmosphere Testing,
Alpha Marine Consulting is pleased to remind its network that the Maritime Training Schedule for Open Webinars – 1st Semester 2026 is now live! Our comprehensive training program covers a broad range of HSQE, ISM, ISPS, Vetting, Cyber Security, Risk Management, and Regulatory Compliance topics. The courses are designed to
Alpha Marine Consulting is pleased to announce the release of its Maritime Training Schedule for Open Webinars – 1st Semester 2026. Our comprehensive training program covers a broad range of HSQE, ISM, ISPS, Vetting, Cyber Security, Risk Management, and Regulatory Compliance topics. The courses are designed to support shipping companies,
Alpha Marine Consulting is pleased to share a brief recap of our participation in the 19th Annual Conference of the Hellenic Institute of Marine Technology (HIMT). Our Lead CFD Engineer, Stefanos Manios together with AMC CFD team, successfully presented key insights from our recent research on the performance assessment of
Global Navigational Satellite Systems (GNSS) are powerful aids that, when used correctly, enhance navigational safety and reduce bridge workload. However, while GNSS data feeding ECDIS has transformed navigation, it has also introduced risks. Overreliance on satellite positioning can erode watch officers’ skills, experience, and ability to navigate if GNSS signals
Recently, Oil Majors, Charterers, and RightShip have taken a stronger stance on crew welfare compliance. Many vessels, including tankers, have been rejected, downgraded, or had commercial eligibility delayed due to non-submission or incomplete submission of the Crew Welfare Self-Assessment (CWSA) on the RightShip platform. This underscores three realities: CWSA submission