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Russia Dropped From Ship Certification Body as Sanctions Bite

LONDON –– The world’s top association of ship certifiers has withdrawn membership from the Russia Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) due to the impact of sanctions on Moscow after its invasion of Ukraine, in another blow to the country’s vital …

Pandemic Forces Virtual Safety Checks for Oil Tankers

LONDON — Ship assessors are resorting to virtual inspections of oil tankers to keep vessels afloat, as the coronavirus pandemic makes physical visits to check for seaworthiness tougher and a slump in fuel demand increases the need for ships as …

Research Finds ‘Culture’ Changes, New Technology Improve Safety for Motor Carriers

Commercial motor carriers that committed to a strong safety culture and installed advanced safety technology were able to reduce vehicle crashes by as much as 75%, according to a new study by researchers with the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute. The …

Vandals Slash New Jersey County Bus Tires

Police say vandals slashed 106 tires on 31 buses, crippling the Burlington County Transportation System’s fleet Wednesday. Preliminary damage estimates places the loss at more than $31,000. Police say the vandalism took place at the bus depot on Route 38 …

Fleet Risk Program Reduces Risky Driving Behavior

Fleet managers seeking new ways to use technology to improve driver behavior, fuel efficiency and overall performance may benefit from FleetAhead, a technology-enabled risk management program to assist large commercial customers with fleet safety and efficiency, launched by The Hartford …