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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.

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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”

ABS shares guidance on ladders and stairways as a means of escape from engine rooms

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ABS shares guidance on ladders and stairways as a means of escape from engine rooms. Source: ABS
ABS shares guidance on ladders and stairways as a means of escape from engine rooms. Source: ABS

Following Port State Control findings on the design and installation of heat shielding ladders forming an escape route from machinery spaces, ABS has provided guidance on on ladders and stairways as a means of escape from engine rooms.

In a letter to industry, ABS has said PSC inspectors may issue a deficiency against 07120, Means of Escape, when there exists a gap in the heat shielding between the ladder and the deck it serves. Continue reading “ABS shares guidance on ladders and stairways as a means of escape from engine rooms”

What caught my eye: September 2025

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Floating classroom on the Mississippi offers marine career advice

Photo credit: Mississippi River Institute (MRI) and Living Lands & Waters.
Photo credit: Mississippi River Institute (MRI) and Living Lands & Waters.

Innovation comes in many forms. Trying to enthuse the next generation workforce is never an easy task, but this initiative struck me as being a novel idea and it deserves to succeed. The Mississippi River Institute is using a floating classroom and barge to help young adults and school age children consider careers within the marine sector

The story goes – with over 1.3 million US jobs on the Mississippi River alone, a floating classroom and hands-on workshop is helping young people understand and appreciate the economic and environmental opportunities this giant US river can present. Continue reading “What caught my eye: September 2025”

DNV on IMO CCC 11 Interim guidelines for hydrogen as fuel

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DNV on IMO CCC 11 Interim guidelines
DNV on IMO CCC 11 Interim guidelines

The 11th session of the IMO Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC 11) has finalized the IMO CCC 11 interim guidelines for hydrogen as fuel, and interim recommendations for the carriage of liquefied hydrogen in bulk.

DNV has shared a summary of the event that was held recently, which also agreed on a working plan addressing loss of containers at sea. Continue reading “DNV on IMO CCC 11 Interim guidelines for hydrogen as fuel”

Fuel for Thought: Biofuels for Yachts published by Lloyd’s Register as superyachting’s next big step for decarbonisation is highlighted

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Fuel for Thought: Biofuels for Yachts is the latest report from Lloyd's Register in their series Fuel for Thought 
Fuel for Thought: Biofuels for Yachts is the latest report from Lloyd’s Register in their series Fuel for Thought 

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has released the latest edition of its award-winning Fuel for Thought series, highlighting the role of biofuels in the superyacht sector’s energy transition. Fuel for Thought: Biofuels for Yachts, launched during the Monaco Yacht Show, positions hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) as a practical, drop-in alternative to conventional marine fuels.

With mounting pressure to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, particulate matter and sulphur oxides, HVO is emerging as a leading drop-in solution. It delivers significant environmental benefits without compromising performance or requiring major technical modifications, making it an attractive alternative for yacht owners, captains and management companies. Continue reading “Fuel for Thought: Biofuels for Yachts published by Lloyd’s Register as superyachting’s next big step for decarbonisation is highlighted”

New guidelines to enhance efficiency of container stowage

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New guidelines to enhance efficiency of container stowage
New guidelines to enhance efficiency of container stowage

ClassNK has released new guidelines for those involved in container shipping, aiming to enhance the efficiency of container stowage while ensuring safety measures such as preventing cargo collapse.

According to ClassNK, these guidelines apply the latest expertise in weather forecasting, ship motion, and digital twin technologies. The newly released guidelines enable safer and higher-capacity container shipping by optimizing stowage based on weather forecasts for short-term voyages and by taking advantage of the roll reduction effects of anti-rolling devices. Continue reading “New guidelines to enhance efficiency of container stowage”

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