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Maersk to begin implementation of innovative rope design
Maersk will begin implementation of an innovation called Snap Back Arrestor (SBA) ropes on the mooring lines used to hold vessels in place while docked in port for loading and unloading. Mooring is one of the most dangerous aspects of port and vessel …
Jun 16, 2020 / Curious
Sea Shepherd Arrests Two illegal fishing Trawlers
The Sea Shepherd has partnered with the government of Gambia to tackle and halt illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing in West Africa. The partners arrested in late August two illegal fishing vessels for fishery violations.Specifically, the …
Sep 3, 2019 / Curious
Wilhelmsen ushers in a new era of mooring safety
In development for close to seven years, the Timm Snap Back Arrestor is a genuine market first.Despite the industry’s best intentions, such as designating hazardous snap-back zones on mooring decks, or the drawing up of detailed line management and …
May 29, 2019 / Vessels