UK minister defends new license

Article Abstract:

The support extended by United Kingdom shipping minister Stephen Ladyman to the Department of Transport's new Boatmaster's License scheme is discussed. The new licensing system is meant to ensure that crews of small passenger vessels posses some level of basic skills and knowledge.

Government regulation, Public affairs, Political activity, Licensing, certification and accreditation, Public officers, Government officials, United Kingdom. Department for Transport, Merchant seamen, Merchant mariners, Ladyman, Stephen

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Testing times

Article Abstract:

Avacta Group is developing a hand-held system that is able to detect pathogens on the spot. The company is hoping that the technology they are developing would help prevent future norovirus outbreaks aboard passenger vessels.

Product development, Commercial physical research, Biological products exc. diagnostic, Biotechnology industry, Biotechnology industries, Diagnosis, Detection equipment, Detectors, Norovirus

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Safety fear as crew famine bites

Article Abstract:

The shortage in the supply of sea crew and officers could lead to a compromise as the industry will have to take what is available.

Market information - general, Supply and demand, Sailors

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