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UK shipping casualties report published
Marine Pollution Bulletin
French Ministry for Natural and Technological Risks instigated a detailed investigation of this heavily industrialized part of the Rhrne valley, sometimes known as the 'Chemical Corridor'. French Government scientists are to monitor the passage of the spilled chemicals downstream.
planned for 28-30 October 1986. The Conference to be held in Cairo, Egypt is the initiative of the Arab Institute of Navigation and is being supported by 14 international, governmental and industry organizations including the International Maritime Organization, the International Chamber of Shipping and the International Tanker Owner's Pollution Federation Ltd.
Historic Wreck An area in the Goodwin Sands off the UK coast, believed to contain the wreck of the East India Company's ship Admiral Gardner, has been designated an historic wreck site by the Secretary of State for Transport. The Order has been made under the Protection of Wrecks Act 1973, which empowers the Secretary of State to designate the site of a wrecked vessel that ought to be protected because of its historical, archaeological or artistic importance. The Admiral Gardner sank on 24 June 1809 during a gale.
UK Shipping Casualties Report Published Five UK registered ships were lost in 1983 and 67 seamen died according to a report published by the Department of Transport in May. The report 'Casualties to Vessels and Accidents to Men' indicates that only one of the 67 deaths resulted directly from a casualty to the vessel. Of the remaining deaths, four were crew members missing at sea, 17 were due to accidents aboard ship and three from accidents ashore. There was one suicide during the year and 41 seamen died of disease. The gross tonnage of merchant vessels lost was 6835 of which 6221 were accounted for by the loss of the MV Newcrest which grounded off Gijon (Spain) in February 1983 whilst being towed to a breakers yard and was subsequently declared a constructive total loss. Several tables in the report detail casualties to fishing vessels; 43 such vessels were lost in 1983 of which three were over 24 m in length, 20 were between 12-24 m, the remainder being small vessels. In all 27 fishermen lost their lives: 14 of these were as a direct result of a casualty to the vessel-- the remainder being personal accidents or other causes.
Gulf Conference on Safer and Cleaner Seas An international conference on Navigation in the Gulf of Suez on the theme 'Safer Navigation and Cleaner Seas' is
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First Class from WMU The inaugural class of 68 students, from 39 different countries, completed their 2-year course at the World Maritime University at a graduation ceremony in Malm6 on 9 July. The University, established 2 years ago by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), is intended to provide advanced training for senior personnel mainly from developing countries. The SecretaryGeneral of IMO and Chancellor of the University, Mr C. P. Srivastava, commenting on the importance of the University explained "the implementation of the safety and anti-pollution measures developed by IMO is the responsibility of individual governments. In practice the way in which the measures are enforced depends very much on the knowledge and ability of key personnel. Many developing countries lack staff who are qualified to hold such posts. The aim of the University is to provide that training".
Round-the-World News India
A workshop entitled 'Risk Analysis in Developing Countries: an Evaluation of the Suitability and Applicability of Health and Environmental Risk Analysis Methods and Approaches' is to be held at the Administrative Staff College of India in Hyderabad between 27 October and 1 November 1985. Further information can be obtained from Sandra Ralston, CEMP, University of Aberdeen, Scotland. Ireland
An international seminar on Environmental Diplomacy is to be held in Ennis, Ireland during 21 to 27 November 1985. The seminar will address aspects of the management and resolution of transfrontier environmental problems. Further details are available from Sandra Ralston at the Centre for Environmental Management and Planning, University of Aberdeen.
French Ministry for Natural and Technological Risks instigated a detailed investigation of this heavily industrialized part of the Rhrne valley, sometimes known as the 'Chemical Corridor'. French Government scientists are to monitor the passage of the spilled chemicals downstream.
planned for 28-30 October 1986. The Conference to be held in Cairo, Egypt is the initiative of the Arab Institute of Navigation and is being supported by 14 international, governmental and industry organizations including the International Maritime Organization, the International Chamber of Shipping and the International Tanker Owner's Pollution Federation Ltd.
Historic Wreck An area in the Goodwin Sands off the UK coast, believed to contain the wreck of the East India Company's ship Admiral Gardner, has been designated an historic wreck site by the Secretary of State for Transport. The Order has been made under the Protection of Wrecks Act 1973, which empowers the Secretary of State to designate the site of a wrecked vessel that ought to be protected because of its historical, archaeological or artistic importance. The Admiral Gardner sank on 24 June 1809 during a gale.
UK Shipping Casualties Report Published Five UK registered ships were lost in 1983 and 67 seamen died according to a report published by the Department of Transport in May. The report 'Casualties to Vessels and Accidents to Men' indicates that only one of the 67 deaths resulted directly from a casualty to the vessel. Of the remaining deaths, four were crew members missing at sea, 17 were due to accidents aboard ship and three from accidents ashore. There was one suicide during the year and 41 seamen died of disease. The gross tonnage of merchant vessels lost was 6835 of which 6221 were accounted for by the loss of the MV Newcrest which grounded off Gijon (Spain) in February 1983 whilst being towed to a breakers yard and was subsequently declared a constructive total loss. Several tables in the report detail casualties to fishing vessels; 43 such vessels were lost in 1983 of which three were over 24 m in length, 20 were between 12-24 m, the remainder being small vessels. In all 27 fishermen lost their lives: 14 of these were as a direct result of a casualty to the vessel-- the remainder being personal accidents or other causes.
Gulf Conference on Safer and Cleaner Seas An international conference on Navigation in the Gulf of Suez on the theme 'Safer Navigation and Cleaner Seas' is
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First Class from WMU The inaugural class of 68 students, from 39 different countries, completed their 2-year course at the World Maritime University at a graduation ceremony in Malm6 on 9 July. The University, established 2 years ago by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), is intended to provide advanced training for senior personnel mainly from developing countries. The SecretaryGeneral of IMO and Chancellor of the University, Mr C. P. Srivastava, commenting on the importance of the University explained "the implementation of the safety and anti-pollution measures developed by IMO is the responsibility of individual governments. In practice the way in which the measures are enforced depends very much on the knowledge and ability of key personnel. Many developing countries lack staff who are qualified to hold such posts. The aim of the University is to provide that training".
Round-the-World News India
A workshop entitled 'Risk Analysis in Developing Countries: an Evaluation of the Suitability and Applicability of Health and Environmental Risk Analysis Methods and Approaches' is to be held at the Administrative Staff College of India in Hyderabad between 27 October and 1 November 1985. Further information can be obtained from Sandra Ralston, CEMP, University of Aberdeen, Scotland. Ireland
An international seminar on Environmental Diplomacy is to be held in Ennis, Ireland during 21 to 27 November 1985. The seminar will address aspects of the management and resolution of transfrontier environmental problems. Further details are available from Sandra Ralston at the Centre for Environmental Management and Planning, University of Aberdeen.