The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has published its Marine Incident Annual Report 2025, revealing it had received a total of 4,174 marine incident reports along with 452 marine safety concerns.
The Report analyses marine incidents across domestic commercial vessels (DCVs), foreign-flagged vessels (FFVs) and regulated Australian vessels (RAVs), identifying trends across the entire fleet over the past five years. Continue reading “AMSA reveals 4,174 marine incidents in 2025”
Exhaustion combined with ineffective fall prevention measures led to a fatal man overboard incident on crab potting vessel Amadeus (TH7). The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has released its report into the incident. They have also published a safety flyer to the fishing industry about the dangers of pot hauling and the need for effective fall prevention measures, including fatigue management. Continue reading “Deckhand died after falling overboard potting vessel Amadeus in North Sea”
Delegates from all over the world gathered in Bermuda recently to discuss maritime strategy, future fuels, security and more, at the annual Red Ensign Group (REG) Conference 2026.
Three days of discussion, sharing expertise and networking, the REG Conference serves as a strategic forum for open and productive exchange among REG members, enabling the development and agreement of short and long-term priorities across the maritime sector. The Conference strengthens collaboration between British maritime administrations, promotes compliance with flag, port and coastal State obligations, and helps enhance the quality and reputation of the Red Ensign. Continue reading “Strategy centre stage at this year’s REG Conference”
The Allianz Safety and Shipping Review 2026 has been published and is available to download now. It highlights geopolitical conflict and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz as a major factor that shaped shipping risk and activity.
According to Allianz, incidents like the closure and reported mining of the Strait of Hormuz signal a transition toward a “new maritime order” defined by escalating security risks along strategic shipping corridors, the disruption of established trade routes, persistent uncertainty, higher risk premiums, and a greater strategic emphasis on resilience over pure cost efficiency. Continue reading “Allianz Safety and Shipping Review 2026”
New statistics released by Allianz show a container ship fire occurs every 17 days, underscoring the persistent risk misdeclared cargo and undeclared dangerous goods pose to seafarers, shipping and global supply chains. Allianz Safety & Shipping Review 2026 says misdeclared cargo is still a major contributor to container ship fires.
“Misdeclared and undeclared dangerous goods are a known and preventable threat to seafarers, ships, cargo Continue reading “Misdeclared cargo remains a persistent threat to shipping and supply chains”
Twenty years ago, boating was a world defined by heritage, hands-on skill, and a slow climb through vessel sizes. Owners began with smaller craft and worked their way upward; they had to learn the intricacies of engines, electronics, and maintenance along the journey. Marinas were reliable, practical, functional hubs, designed for seasoned mariners who wanted a safe berth and little else. Today, that world looks almost unrecognisable.
Dean Smith has watched this transformation from one of the best vantage points in the industry. As Chief Commercial Officer at D-Marin, he oversees 26 premium marinas across nine countries, welcoming more than 50,000 customers annually. Continue reading “Superyacht surge: The rise of the new lifestyle‑driven boater”
On 2nd May 2019, a twistlock fitted to one of the bottom corner fittings of a container fell out of the fitting while the container was being restowed aboard the container vessel MOL Bravo, in the port of Manzanillo, Mexico. The twistlock landed on the second officer who was on deck, struck his safety helmet and caused fatal injuries.
The investigation report by the Marine Department of Hong Kong noted the following: Continue reading “Safety helmets: When standards fail stevedores, crews and marine surveyors”
Fire incidents on ships rank among the most frequent accidents, and in recent years, fire incidents have specially increased among container and ro-ro cargo/ passenger ships. DNV has supported many cases of post-fire structural and material assessments, and this news aims to share our insights from this work.
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Fire exposure can degrade steel strength and toughness, increasing the risk of brittle behaviour or loss of strength. Continue reading “Post-fire ship hull structure and material assessment”
Fire safety has consistently remained one of the highest detention areas during Port State Control (PSC) inspections. Within this category, fire dampers frequently appear among the most cited deficiencies.
PSC reports worldwide indicate that fire dampers often fail inspections because they do not close properly, are heavily corroded, or their operating mechanisms are inoperative. In some cases, dampers may pass an operational test but fail during visual inspection, revealing hidden deterioration such as corrosion, wastage, or damaged sealing arrangements.
Under PSC regulations, the deficiency category “Fire Safety” may be classified not only as a detainable deficiency but also as an ISM-related deficiency, indicating potential shortcomings in the vessel’s Safety Management System. Continue reading “Fire dampers: A critical detention risk in fire safety”
A group of 20 marine surveyors gathered at the Seldén Mast Gosport facility in late June on one of the hottest days in the UK. Their mission? To learn about the work and manufacturing process that Seldén Mast conducts from their facility. Under the expert guidance of Richard Thoroughgood, supported by Technical Director Andy, and their colleague Zoe, the group were treated to an in-depth tour of the works. A number of masts were available for inspection and those who attended votes the morning session a great success. IIMS would like to put on record their thanks to Richard and his colleagues at Seldén Mast for accommodating and hosting us. Continue reading “Rigs, Masts and Sails: What surveyors need to know”
Enclosed space safety isn’t a paperwork problem. It’s a leadership problem. MSC.581(110) finally treats it that way. Most enclosed space deaths don’t happen to the person who entered first. They happen to the person who rushed in to save them. One victim becomes two. Then three. Not because the crew didn’t care, but because nobody stopped to test the atmosphere before the rescue attempt.
And here’s what makes this pattern even harder to accept: in almost every one of these incidents, the permit was signed. The drill was logged. The SMS procedure existed on paper. The paperwork was perfect. The outcome was fatal.
This is the gap that IMO Resolution MSC.581(110) was written to close. Continue reading “The real reason why enclosed space deaths keep happening at sea”
The UK government has published the ETS maritime compliance guide to help shipping companies prepare for the inclusion of maritime transport in the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) from 1 July.
The guidance explains which vessels and operators fall within the scope of the scheme, as well as the requirements for emissions monitoring, reporting and the surrender of allowances. It applies primarily to ships of 5,000 gross tonnage and above engaged in domestic UK voyages and activities within UK ports. Continue reading “UK publishes ETS maritime compliance guide ahead of July implementation”
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