Shipboard injuries, illness or worse are made that much more serious because of the distances from home. To add to the complexity, the interests of authorities [...]
Most cargo damage, like damaged containers, contaminated fruit or wetted corn, is easy to visualise. Yet identifying damage to liquid bulk cargoes is not so clear-cut. And if damage such as contamination is not identified at an early stage, the consequences [...]
The growth in the renewables market has led to an increased requirement to carry wind turbine parts globally. Initially these parts were often carried on specialised heavy lift or general cargo vessels, however due to carriage [...]
Port structures are vital nodes in global trade, serving as the entry and exit points for goods and resources. However, these infrastructures are vulnerable to a range of damaging factors including natural disasters [...]
Van Ameyde Marine have recently undertaken several pre-purchase surveys. Such work can be undertaken on behalf of owners wishing to seek an overview of their potential purchase, or, Banks wanting to ensure that a vessel is a suitable [...]
The Future of AI in Marine Cargo Survey Businesses 15/09/2023 Read time: 7 minutes Category: Blog Author: Jeff Wilson Over the summer Van Ameyde McAuslands […]
Piracy Alert The Van Ameyde Marine Crew Care Team warns that piracy continues to be a significant concern for the maritime industry and international organizations around […]
What is Typhoid? Typhoid is a highly infectious bacterial disease which is primarily transmitted through faecal-oral routes, poor sanitation, inadequate hygiene, and contaminated food and drink. […]
The Crew Care Team were recently involved in a case involving a seafarer who started to feel unwell whilst at work. The seafarer was suffering from […]
Van Ameyde McAuslands are pleased to announce the opening of an additional office located on Newcastle Quayside. Based in Rotterdam House, the office puts Van Ameyde […]
Van Ameyde McAuslands have appointed Jeff Wilson as their Managing Director, following Albert Weatherill’s retirement as MD. Jeff comes to the role with 37 years of […]
The Crew Care Team were recently involved in a case involving a seafarer who while on shore leave, was involved in a road traffic accident sustaining […]
This week Van Ameyde McAuslands surveyors attended ‘NPORS N019 – LOLER Report of Thorough Examination’ Training Course with Plant and Safety Limited.We are now proficient in […]
“Van Ameyde Krogius are very grateful for the cooperation in 2022 and would like to thank all of those who joined the 150th anniversary celebrations of […]
The UK Government have recently announced a series of tough new immigration enforcement measures to combat an ever-increasing number of undocumented migrants entering the UK via […]
Like many other companies at the Van Ameyde Group, we have started working project to commit to ten principles related to human rights, working conditions, the […]
This month our surveyor, Almos Boldizsar, participated in a podcast with Alandia on Safe Mooring. “Mooring operations are one of the most routine but dangerous tasks […]
Each year, the Port of Rotterdam handles millions of tonnes of cargo, including fruit. As with other perishables, assessing the cause and extent of damage to […]
A few million reefer containers are transported across the globe each year, carrying millions of tonnes of chilled and frozen cargoes. It comes as no surprise […]
We are advising ship managers to remain Covid aware and ensure that crews are fully vaccinated amid the prospect of a further wave of infections from […]
On the 30th of August 2022 we celebrated the 150th anniversary of Van Ameyde Krogius. The event at beautiful Suomenlinna island was full of interesting discussions […]
After spearheading the company’s unprecedented growth for more than 40 years, culminating four-years-ago in the sale of the 135-year-old McAusland’s to Dutch firm Van Ameyde, Albert […]
Van Ameyde Krogius Car Inspector Celebrates 20 Years Van Ameyde Krogius celebrate their 150th Anniversary this year. For the past 150 years, Krogius have acted on […]
Van Ameyde Marine, the Netherlands-headquartered marine surveying, consultancy, and loss prevention group, is expanding its operations in Singapore to meet growing demand for a range of […]
Following the recent events in Ukraine, P&I clubs are seeing increased requests from their members for guidance in connection with the repatriation of Ukrainian Seafarers particularly […]
UPDATE – Due to the ongoing situation, all activity in Ukraine and Russia has been halted. Our Renewables Project Manager, James Curley, recently provided the Marine […]
Van Ameyde Krogius has expanded their specialist services coverage late last year to Norway. We are supporting our clients in the automotive logistics industry with vehicle […]
We were instructed to perform an End of Charter Bunker and Condition Survey (Off Hire Bunker Survey). Upon the surveyor’s arrival at the vessel, the Chief […]
We are pleased to share that Van Ameyde McAuslands Managing Director, Albert Weatherill, has been awarded the Entrepreneur of the Year Award at the HullLive Business […]
Van Ameyde Krogius have opened a new office in Stockholm, Sweden. We are excited to announce that we have opened our new office in Stockholm, headed […]
The United Kingdom has seen a substantial increase in the numbers of stowaways and migrants arriving at official and unofficial points of entry, particularly along south […]
McAuslands Managing Director, Albert Weatherill, has been shortlisted for the Entrepreneur of the Year at the Hull Live Business Awards! Hull Live says; “A director of the […]
Since the 1940s shipbuilding practice has undergone massive changes, adopting new technologies. These days, most ships are constructed from prefabricated units. These are assembled into blocks, […]
The sixth edition of ISGOTT – the International Safety Guide for Tankers and Terminals – has been published and is being implemented. There will be a […]
Shipboard fuel treatment and documenting the treatment procedures on board is of ultimate importance in dealing with bunker issues and disputes. We have experienced that bunker […]
In the past fifty years, container ships have been getting bigger and bigger. The ever increasing container-carrying capacity comes at a risk with large numbers of […]
COVID Safe Crew Changes We are pleased to announce that Van Ameyde McAuslands are now offering a national one stop service for COVID safe crew changes. […]
Van Ameyde Marine’s global network re-branding has been just launched. Van Ameyde Seasia, Van Ameyde Marine, Van Ameyde Krogius and Van Ameyde McAuslands – an unrivalled […]
We are pleased to introduce Toni Viitanen, our new staff member. Toni has joined the Krogius finance team to support our offices in the whole Krogius […]
Van Ameyde concluded a share transaction with Singapore-based Seasia Group on 16 October 2020. The strategic partnership is geared to expanding Van Ameyde’s marine surveying network […]
Krogius participated in the first Mercy Ships Race, held at Mariehamn, Åland, during the Maritime Day on 8 May 2019. The race was organized by Ålands […]