maritime_safety

Kuala Lumpur – October 31, 2026 -- DG Maritime Sdn Bhd physically surveyed 10,069 hazardous export containers across two loading ports in 30 months, earning an ASEAN Records title for the highest volume in physical surveying of all nine IMDG classes with port-authorized container packing certification.

The surveys ran from April 2024 to September 2026 and covered cargoes under all nine International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) classes. Through physical cargo inspections and Container Packing Certificates (CPC), the company supported the issuance of port-authorized container packing certifications.

Global – October 27, 2026 -- Teekay Tankers has named this quarter's winners of its Hazard Reporting Awards, recognizing the vessel teams that reported the highest number of hazards through the company's cloud-based digital platform.

Teekay Tankers turns hazard reporting into a quarterly team contest

The company has gamified the process. Vessels are placed into teams that compete every quarter to report the most hazards. Winners are recognized publicly and receive a prize.

Seafarers log unsafe acts and conditions on a mobile-friendly platform

Crews use the platform to flag unsafe acts or unsafe conditions on board as they notice them. Early and frequent reporting lets senior management implement corrective action outside regular on-board inspections.

Olathe, Kan. – October 13, 2026 -- Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) won three awards and placed No. 4 on the Soundings Trade Only Top 10 Most EPIC Companies list at the 2026 International BoatBuilders' Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), citing 15 product launches in the eligibility period.

Garmin Signal VHF 400 wins IBEX Innovation Award in OEM Electronics

The radio prevailed among 100 product entries. It combines VHF, DSC and a Class B SOTDMA AIS transponder on a color touchscreen in a compact unit designed to fit nearly any helm.

Judges also highlighted NMEA 2000 integration, support for 12V and 24V systems, and a separately powered fist mic with magnetic mounting, which eases installation across a wide range of boats. The National Marine Manufacturers Association manages the IBEX Innovation Awards, and Boating Writers International (BWI) judges them.

Hamburg, Germany – September 06, 2026 -- Furuno Electric Co., Ltd. will offer a new SOLION-100 terminal built on Iridium Certus 100 technology, combining GMDSS, Ship Security Alert System and Long-Range Identification and Tracking capabilities into a single platform for newbuild and retrofit vessels.

Furuno adds Iridium GMDSS to its maritime safety portfolio

The announcement, made jointly with Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM), gives shipowners and shipyards an additional certified option for regulated maritime distress and safety communications equipment.