The Bahamas Maritime Authority has published a report into the investigation of the capsizing of Master Ru, with four presumed dead and ro-pax vessel 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”
One early May morning, the local Norwegian fire department and police responded to a containership incident near the shoreline. The containership NCL Salten, with 16 crew onboard, had narrowly avoided colliding with nearby homes. The authorities confirmed that no damage was done to residential properties and there were no injuries or oil spills reported.
Johan Helberg, who owns the house the ship nearly crashed into, said he “wouldn’t have traded this experience for anything” as he watched it being removed from his garden. Continue reading “What caught my eye: June 2025”
Transport Malta has released a report into a fatality on board bulk carrier Yuka D while it was at anchor off Paradip, India on 22 May 2024. The vessel Yuka D discharged a cargo of steel scrap at the port of Chittagong, Bangladesh, using its cargo cranes operated by shore personnel. Upon completion of unloading operations, the vessel proceeded in ballast to the port of Paradip, India, to load a new cargo of steel slabs. Yuka D arrived and anchored off Paradip on 20 May 2024. On the morning of 22 May 2024, while still at anchor awaiting Continue reading “Investigation report after crewmember falls to death on Yuka D”
TSB Canada releases Annual Report 2024-25, marking 35 years of advancing transportation safety.
Since its inception in 1990, the TSB has completed more than 2000 investigations, made more than 630 recommendations, and issued hundreds of safety communications. Over the years, more than 84% of the responses to the Board’s recommendations have been assessed as Fully Satisfactory, demonstrating the TSB’s concrete impact on the improvement of safety. Continue reading “TSB Canada releases Annual Report 2024-25”
The International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners, INTERCARGO, publishes the Bulk Carrier Casualty report which shows encouraging progress in bulk carrier safety, with vessel losses and fatalities continuing to decline over the last decade. However, serious security threats in 2024 demand urgent international action to protect seafarers and uphold freedom of navigation.
Its recent publication identified the loss of 20 bulk carriers (≥10,000 dwt) between 2015 and 2024, Continue reading “INTERCARGO Bulk Carrier Casualty Report 2025”
Shipping company HGK Shipping has been authorised to conduct the first remote-controlled inland waterway vessel on the German canal network for six months.
After the push barge combination consisting of “Niedersachsen 2” and “Hannover” had completed test operations on one part of the route without any problems at the beginning of May, Europe’s largest inland waterway shipping company has now been given the green light for Continue reading “German government authorises trial of remote-controlled inland vessel”
Germany’s Federal Bureau for Maritime Casualty Investigation has published its BSU Annual Report for 2024, providing insights on marine casualties. The total number of notifications has dropped year-on-year: 625 in 2024 compared to 698 in 2023. This equals a reduction of about 10%. Unfortunately, this is not yet cause for celebration, as the number of marine casualties according to the IMO Code, i.e. accidents that had serious consequences, has remained stable at a high level (131 compared to 134). Continue reading “BSU Annual Report 2024”
The National Cargo Bureau (NCB) has announced the launch of the Global Restricted Cargo Database, a transformative new platform designed to improve safety, transparency, and compliance across the maritime supply chain.
Developed in response to the complex and fragmented landscape of cargo restrictions across ports, terminals, and carriers, the database Continue reading “NCB launches Global Restricted Cargo Database”
The International Safe Containerised Cargo Organisation (CINS) has published safety guidance on shipping lithium-ion cells in containers. Lithium-ion cells are the primary elements of a battery and can exist in various forms. Commonly used in portable electronics and electric vehicles, their defining characteristic is the ability to accumulate, store and release electrical energy through the movement of lithium ions between a positive and a negative electrode.
According to CINS, lithium-ion cells must be handled with care, as they pose several risks if damaged, Continue reading “CINS issues guidance on shipping lithium-ion cells in containers”
Steamship Mutual Club has issued an alert about vetting bunker supplies, which offers valuable guidance about managing and reducing the risks associated with purchasing marine fuel amid the growing complexity of the issue due to different Emission Control Area (ECA) regulations.
While considerable time and resources are dedicated to addressing fuel related Continue reading “Guidance on vetting bunker suppliers”
On 6 February 2021, a deckhand on the beam trawler Cornishman was fatally injured when the port trawl beam, which had been hoisted to facilitate a repair to the fishing gear, fell and struck him. It was found that a chain that was part of the trawl beam’s quick-release gear had failed, causing the beam to fall.
Safety issues affecting the beam trawler Cornishman were:
– Risk assessments were not followed and stated mitigations were ineffective, Continue reading “MAIB report: Fatal accident on the beam trawler Cornishman”
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has released its report, “New build trends in Australia’s domestic fleet 2023-2024”, featuring the latest innovations in vessel design, materials and certification shaping the industry and highlighting the six leading trends influencing the Australian domestic fleet. Continue reading “Six leading trends influencing the Australian domestic fleet”
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