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WSC Containers Lost at Sea Report 2025 update

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WSC Container lost at Sea 2025 Update
WSC Container lost at Sea 2025 Update

The World Shipping Council (WSC) has released its annual Containers Lost at Sea report, showing that 576 containers were lost at sea in 2024.

While this represents an increase from the record-low 221 containers lost in 2023, it remains well below the 10-year average of 1,274 containers lost annually, underscoring continued industry progress on safety and prevention. Container losses in 2024 were influenced by ongoing disruption in the Red Sea region, which led to a significant shift in global trade routes. Vessel transits around the Cape of Good Hope increased by 191% compared to 2023. Continue reading “WSC Containers Lost at Sea Report 2025 update”

Lloyd’s Register: IMO MSC 110 summary

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LR Logo - IMO MSC 110
LR Logo – IMO MSC 110

The IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 110th session, otherwise known as IMO MSC 110 summary, took place in June to discuss key maritime safety and security matters.

And Lloyd’s Register (LR) has provided a summary of the outcomes from the meeting.

Key issues that MSC is considering at the moment include the development of a safety regulatory framework supporting the reduction of GHG using alternative fuels and new technologies, and developing a Code for autonomous ships. Continue reading “Lloyd’s Register: IMO MSC 110 summary”

USCG 2024 Recreational Boating Statistics Report published

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US Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class David Micallef. 2024 Recreational Boating Statistics Report published 
US Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class David Micallef. 2024 Recreational Boating Statistics Report published

The U.S. Coast Guard has published its 2024 Recreational Boating Statistics Report. The report records the fewest boating fatalities since the Service began collecting statistics more than 50 years ago.

Fatalities fell 1.4% to 556 from 564 in 2023, while overall incidents increased by 1.1% from 3,844 to 3.887. Nonfatal injuries increased 2.1% from 2,126 to 2,170. Alcohol continued to be the leading known contributing factor in fatal boating accidents in 2024, accounting for 92 deaths, or 20% of total fatalities. Continue reading “USCG 2024 Recreational Boating Statistics Report published”

ISU salvage industry statistics 2024

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ISU Logo – ISU salvage industry statistics 2024

The International Salvage Union (ISU) has published its annual ISU Salvage industry statistics for 2024.

They are the only published measure of the state of the industry but do not include information from non-ISU members. Continue reading “ISU salvage industry statistics 2024”

IMPA Safety Campaign 2025

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IMPA Safety Campaign 2025 Logo

The IMPA Safety Campaign 2025 is an annual initiative dedicated to improving the safety of pilot transfer arrangements worldwide.

This year’s results reveal that observed non-compliance remains high, at 14%, based on over 5,000 reports received in May 2025. This underscores the ongoing need for strict compliance and shared responsibility among all parties involved. Continue reading “IMPA Safety Campaign 2025”

CHIRP maritime annual digest 2024 published

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Workmen in the bowel of a ship - CHIRP maritime annual digest 2024
Workmen in the bowel of a ship – CHIRP maritime annual digest 2024

CHIRP Maritime has released its 2024 Annual Digest containing all the reports which were published last year and other items of interest.

In 2024 CHIRP received over 200 reports from individuals and another 980 from maritime companies and other organisations. Continue reading “CHIRP maritime annual digest 2024 published”

OCIMF Annual Report 2025

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OCIMF annual report
OCIMF annual report

The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) has published its annual report for 2025, highlighting the launch of SIRE 2.0, which marked a significant step-change in how tanker inspections are conducted and reported.

On 2 September 2024 OCIMF introduced the highly anticipated SIRE 2.0, replacing VIQ7 as the leading tanker inspection tool, resulting in a robust inspection programme that enhances industry safety, efficiency, and environmental protection. Continue reading “OCIMF Annual Report 2025”

Paris MoU releases 2024 Annual Report

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The cover for the Paris MoU 2024
The cover for the Paris MoU 2024

The Paris MoU has published its 2024 Annual Report.

The detention rate for 2024 has seen an increase, reaching 4.03% compared to 3.81% in 2023. This rise marks a continuation of a consistently high detention percentage observed over several years, including 4.25% in 2022. The Paris MoU will closely monitor this trend in the coming years to assess its implications. Continue reading “Paris MoU releases 2024 Annual Report”

How to develop a safety culture

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safety hazard pipes
safety hazard pipes

The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has published a section in their Leading for Safety guidance, looking at why accidents happen, what really causes them and what can be done to create a safety culture in an organisation.

Safety culture describes the way in which safety is managed within an organisation. It relates to the beliefs and attitudes, values, and perceptions that employees share regarding safety in the organisation. According to the MCA, to reduce the rate of incidents, we need a good understanding of: Continue reading “How to develop a safety culture”

Things surveyors cannot find

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Sunset over a harbor - Things a surveyor cannot find
Sunset over a harbor – Things a surveyor cannot find

The marine surveying industry has changed dramatically over the almost 50 years we’ve been boating. Back in the early days there were not any standards or certifying organizations for surveyors. Those that had industry experience and connections just ‘hung out their shingle’. Some were very good and some were very bad! Continue reading “Things surveyors cannot find”

BMA investigation of capsizing of Master Ru, four presumed dead

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BMA investigation of capsizing of ferry, four presumed dead
BMA investigation of capsizing of ferry, four presumed dead

The Bahamas Maritime Authority has published a report into the investigation of a Ro-Pax vessel, master Ru, which capsized and sank in The Bahamas in 2024.

On 11 July 2024, the Tanzania (Zanzibar) flagged passenger/ro-ro vessel, Master Ru, was carrying a cargo of bulk aggregate and construction equipment through the territorial seas of The Bahamas. After encountering a heavy squall, Continue reading “BMA investigation of capsizing of Master Ru, four presumed dead”

Coal Cargoes: Avoiding Explosion and Self-Heating

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Coal cargoes
Coal cargoes

Coal is a fossil fuel with varying properties, depending on its source and handling before it is loaded aboard ship. Some coals can self- heat, and some emit methane – characteristics that can create fire and explosion risks to the crew, vessel and cargo making coal cargoes dangerous. Continue reading “Coal Cargoes: Avoiding Explosion and Self-Heating”

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