The death of two crew members after the capsizing of Biter while assisting passenger vessel Hebridean Princess once again demonstrates the inherent dangers associated with small tugs.
Although the industry is in good health according to a new report, issues in the Red Sea, decarbonisation and the increase in large vessel fires remain major issues for insurers, shipping organisations and seafarers alike.
On the east coast of Swona Island, Scotland, a grounding of the roll-on/roll-off ferry resulted in 41 injuries to passengers and crew, and damage to both the ship and the cars it was carrying.
We speak with Lizi Woodland, Chair of IMarEST’s Seafarer Mental Health and Wellbeing Special Interest Group (SIG) and Business Development Manager of the Guild of Benevolence, about some of the supportive actions being taken.
