Safety & Security

MSC Virtuosa has been granted ‘Watchful’ certification by RINA for its CCTV systems.

The Port of Seattle Commission voted to permanently prohibit the use of biometric technology — including facial recognition — for law enforcement, security and mass surveillance purposes by the port and private-sector entities operating at its...

Survitec, a leader in lifesaving and survival technology, completed a £15m bank guarantee facility with Barclays Corporate Banking.

Members of the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators reaffirmed their commitment to their mission of safe, environmentally responsible operations, as IAATO marks its 30th anniversary.

Use of contact tracing technologies and wearable devices is set to build on cruise vessels in the foreseeable future, despite recognition of products suitable for use on board ships being the greatest challenge.

A pod that is capable of transporting passengers suffering from infectious illnesses - including COVID-19 - while delivering full intensive care treatment, has been launched by Norwegian company EpiGuard.

Longtime mariner and investigator Morgan Turrell was named director of the National Transportation Safety Board’s Office of Marine Safety.

Saga Cruises requires passengers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at least 14 days ahead of sailing - and is making time for the roll-out by pushing back its cruises to May.