by Alan Welton | Mar 23, 2015 | News
There was a time when ocean-going vessels went about their business around the world and paid very little attention to the harm they might have been causing to the seas. The effect on marine eco-systems has been devastating, and that’s why these days the maritime...
by Alan Welton | Mar 5, 2015 | News
We are constantly being bombarded by media reports about the drugs issue these days, from stories about famous celebrities being caught in possession of illegal substances to stories about the arrests of high profile international suppliers. The drugs problem is one...
by Alan Welton | Feb 19, 2015 | News
In every business location, whether it’s a factory at an industrial estate on the edge of town or a high profile office block in the centre of London, owners, managers and directors have a duty to protect their employees. Any issues which contravene this duty carry...
by Alan Welton | Feb 5, 2015 | News
Owners and operators of all commercial shipping fleets will know all about the importance of efficiency, and how this vital factor can have an effect on so much of the subsequent success. Whether a ship is carrying passengers from one port to another or delivering...
by Alan Welton | Jan 24, 2015 | News
Despite the increasing mechanisation of the average workplace, lifting and carrying items are still everyday tasks for employees in a number of industry sectors. There are more and more machines to carry out the various tasks that need to be performed, but there is...