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Annual Overview of Marine Casualties and Incidents 2025 report published by EMSA

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Annual Overview of Marine Casualties and Incidents 2025 report published by EMSA
Annual Overview of Marine Casualties and Incidents 2025 report published by EMSA

The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) has published its Annual Overview of Marine Casualties and Incidents 2025, in which it presents statistics of marine casualties and incidents that cover the period from 1st of January 2015 to 31st of December 2024 as reported by the EU member states.

In 2024, most of the indicators, such as the number of occurrences, ships lost, fatalities or injuries, are near or below the average values for the entire period from 2015 to 2024. In 2024, 2,659 marine casualties and incidents were reported which represent a decrease of 50 compared to 2023 and an increase of 24 compared to 2022. Continue reading “Annual Overview of Marine Casualties and Incidents 2025 report published by EMSA”

M/V Wakashio Court Investigation: The ship could have been towed away during the first week

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M/V Wakashio Court Investigation: The ship could have been towed away during the first week
M/V Wakashio Court Investigation: The ship could have been towed away during the first week

One of the most eye-catching and devastating incidents of recent times – and totally avoidable – involved the grounding and subsequent breakup of the MV Wakashio. The tragic event caused immense environmental damage in and around the Mauritius area. Five years on, and the Court of Investigation has now issued its report into the grounding of M/V Wakashio which ran aground off Mauritius on 25 July 2020, spilling about 1,000 tons of fuel oil. Continue reading “M/V Wakashio Court Investigation: The ship could have been towed away during the first week”

LPG gas likely caused DollFinn motor cruiser fire on the River Shannon

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Photo credit: MCIB
Photo credit: MCIB

The Irish Marine Casualty Investigation Board (MCIB) has called on the Minister for Transport to consider reviewing and updating the regulations on the use of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) installations and systems on merchant vessels, fishing vessels, pleasure craft and other marine craft. The call for action comes in the wake of a series of recommendations published in the MCIB’s report into the death of Detective Garda Deirdre Finn in a fire on board the DollFinn motor cruiser at Carrick-on-Shannon in early August 2023. Continue reading “LPG gas likely caused DollFinn motor cruiser fire on the River Shannon”

Component failure cause of BBC Africa collision according to NTSB

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Multi-purpose carrier BBC Africa at Manchester Terminal, Houston, Texas, after the collision. Credit: NTSB
Multi-purpose carrier BBC Africa at Manchester Terminal, Houston, Texas, after the collision. Credit: NTSB

The US National Transportation Safety Board has said a steering control system component failure on a multi-purpose carrier was the cause of a collision with a bulk carrier in the Houston Ship Channel. The multi-purpose carrier BBC Africa lost steering as it was departing the channel on August 25, 2023, and struck the moored bulk carrier Common Faith. No injuries or pollution were reported. Damage to the vessels was estimated at $1.1 million.

​The crew told investigators they did not find any issues with the steering control systems during the pre-departure tests. Continue reading “Component failure cause of BBC Africa collision according to NTSB”

Jean Elaine, dive support vessel not certified for operation, says MAIB report

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Jean Elaine grounded in Saint Peter’s Pool. Courtesy of Aitor Campos Jordan
Jean Elaine grounded in Saint Peter’s Pool. Courtesy of Aitor Campos Jordan

A dive support vessel, Jean Elaine, which grounded in the Scotland in 2024 was not certified for operation at the time of the accident said a report published by the UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB).

What happened

On 22 July 2024, the dive support vessel Jean Elaine grounded on a falling tide in Saint Peter’s Pool in the Orkney Islands, Scotland. The vessel developed a severe port list and suffered water ingress. Continue reading “Jean Elaine, dive support vessel not certified for operation, says MAIB report”

Beware of the fire risks in scrap metal cargoes

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NorthStandard P&I Club has issued guidance on the rising fire risks associated with scrap metal cargoes, particularly those coming from East Coast USA and Ghent, Belgium. They highlight the need for strict vigilance.

Scrap metal cargoes: Follow the code

‘SCRAP METAL’ is a bulk cargo shipping name (BCSN) found in the IMSBC Code. It is a Group C cargo but it must not contain fine metal turnings known as ‘swarf’. If it does contain swarf, then it would likely fall under the schedule Continue reading “Beware of the fire risks in scrap metal cargoes”

Canal & River Trust Annual Report 2024/25 published

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Canal & River Trust Annual Report 2024/25 published
Canal & River Trust Annual Report 2024/25 published

The UK Canal & River Trust has published its ‘Canal & River Trust Annual Report for 2024/25’ which sets out the scale of work undertaken to safeguard the nation’s historic canals and their modern-day contribution to society. The Canal & River trust is the charity that cares for 2,000 miles of waterways across England and Wales.

Over the year, and in the face of the rising cost of materials, additional environmental regulation and more extreme weather events, the Trust Continue reading “Canal & River Trust Annual Report 2024/25 published”

Guidelines for the safe inspection of methanol dual-fuel ships

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Guidelines for the safe inspection of methanol dual-fuel ships. Image credit: MTF
Guidelines for the safe inspection of methanol dual-fuel ships. Image credit: MTF

The Maritime Technologies Forum (MTF) has issued new guidelines for the safe inspection of methanol dual-fuel ships. As the maritime industry accelerates its transition to alternative fuels under increasingly stringent IMO emission regulations, methanol as fuel has emerged as a particularly attractive option, as documented by the increasing number of orders.

However, according to the Maritime Technologies Forum, methanol’s unique properties, including its flammability, toxicity, and corrosivity, present distinct challenges for ship inspectors and surveyors.

Continue reading “Guidelines for the safe inspection of methanol dual-fuel ships”

Report warns 90% of world’s major ports exposed to climate hazards

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Report warns 90% of world’s major ports exposed to climate hazards
Report warns 90% of world’s major ports exposed to climate hazards

A recent joint study by TT Club and engineering consultancy Royal HaskoningDHV reveals that nearly 90% of the world’s 3,700 major ports are exposed to climate hazards, placing billions of dollars of infrastructure and global trade at risk.
The report, titled Climate-Ready Supply Chain: Urgent Guidance for Ports, Waterways and Logistics Operations, provides a comprehensive framework for assessing climate risks and adopting resilience strategies across the maritime sector. Continue reading “Report warns 90% of world’s major ports exposed to climate hazards”

Roadmap 2030: what will change for the French small boat sector?

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Roadmap 2030: what will change for the French small boat sector?
Roadmap 2030: what will change for the French small boat sector?

At Grand Pavois 2025, the French government and the yachting industry published a joint roadmap outlining key priorities up to 2030. Ecological transition, attractiveness of professions and development of nautical practices: three structuring axes in an attempt to make yachting more sustainable and accessible but the real question is: what will change for the French small boat sector?

Today, boating and yachting are practiced by nearly 15 million people in France, including 4 million regular boaters. The industry employs Continue reading “Roadmap 2030: what will change for the French small boat sector?”

AMSA issues safety bulletin highlighting improperly secured cargo

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AMSA issues safety bulletin highlighting improperly secured cargo
AMSA issues safety bulletin highlighting improperly secured cargo

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) issues a safety bulletin highlighting that improperly secured cargo continues to contribute to container losses, prompting renewed focus on inspections, crew training and weather preparedness. According to the World Shipping Council (WSC), the number of containers lost at sea has fluctuated over the 17 years of recorded data. The overall trend is encouraging. Despite occasional spikes, long-term data shows a clear decline in container losses compared to earlier years. At the same time, awareness and caution surrounding cargo loss have increased. Continue reading “AMSA issues safety bulletin highlighting improperly secured cargo”

UNCTAD Review of Maritime Transport 2025 report

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UNTAD has published its in-depth Review of Maritime Transport 2025 report
UNTAD has published its in-depth Review of Maritime Transport 2025 report

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has published its Review of Maritime Transport 2025 report, exploring the global maritime trade environment which has been marked particularly by volatility, rerouted flows and uncertainty.

According to the Review of Maritime Transport 2025 report, maritime trade volumes reached 12,720 million tons in 2024, growing by 2.2 per cent, exceeding the 2013–2023 average (1.8 per cent). This suggests positive momentum, yet the growth rate lagged the 2003–2023 average Continue reading “UNCTAD Review of Maritime Transport 2025 report”

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