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Cargo liquefaction greatest contributor to seafarer deaths in INTERCARGO bulk carrier report

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Cargo liquefaction greatest contributor to seafarer deaths in INTERCARGO bulk carrier report
Cargo liquefaction greatest contributor to seafarer deaths in INTERCARGO bulk carrier report

Between 2016 and 2025, 17 bulk carriers of more than 10,000 deadweight tonnes were reported lost, with the tragic loss of 71 seafarers’ lives, according to an INTERCARGO annual report.

And cargo liquefaction remains the greatest contributor to loss of life with 37 lives – 52.1% of the total loss of life in the past ten years.

INTERCARGO’s annual Bulk Carrier Casualty Report examines the safety performance of bulk carriers over a rolling 10-year period in order to identify risks and improve safety for seafarers and vessel operations. Continue reading “Cargo liquefaction greatest contributor to seafarer deaths in INTERCARGO bulk carrier report”

Safety alert: Prototype shaft seal failure causes engine room flooding

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Safety alert: Prototype shaft seal failure causes engine room flooding
Safety alert: Prototype shaft seal failure causes engine room flooding

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has issued a safety alert after a prototype component used in a mechanical shaft-seal system failed onboard a USCG inspected deep draft vessel.

In February 2026. a U.S. flagged crude oil tanker transiting near Delaware Bay experienced simultaneous failures of its port and starboard shaft seals, resulting in substantial seawater ingress. The crew subsequently deployed emergency collars supplied by the seal manufacturer and used the vessel’s emergency bilge system to remove the water. Continue reading “Safety alert: Prototype shaft seal failure causes engine room flooding”

UK Maritime Innovation Hub is now live

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UK Maritime Innovation Hub is now live
UK Maritime Innovation Hub is now live

An initiative to help the UK’s marine sector become safer and reach decarbonisation goals has been launched. The UK Maritime Innovation Hub, a service of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), will be providing coordinated access to regulatory engagement for organisations developing innovative maritime technologies.

As maritime technologies evolve, timely engagement between innovators and the regulator is increasingly important. The UK Maritime Innovation Hub supports early dialogue to help organisations understand regulatory considerations, explore available pathways, and identify appropriate next steps. Continue reading “UK Maritime Innovation Hub is now live”

IMO 2010 HNS Convention to enter into force in 2027

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IMO 2010 HNS Convention to enter into force in 2027
IMO 2010 HNS Convention to enter into force in 2027

The International Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea (IMO 2010 HNS Convention) is set to come into effect on 29 November 2027.

The 2010 HNS Convention establishes the first international compensation regime for accidents involving hazardous and noxious substances carried by sea.

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Royal College of Art to develop low-cost marine aids to navigation

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A yellow and blue marine aid to navigation with the word wreck painted on.
Harwich depot where Trinity House services UK aids to navigation

The Royal College of Art (RCA) has launched a new transformative design initiative to enhance maritime safety in Small Islands and Developing States and Least Developed Countries.

This three-year project awarded with a combined grant of £1.1m will address the safety gap in the world’s most vulnerable waterways by developing low-cost co-designed marine aids to navigation.

Currently, vessels at sea rely on aids to navigation (AtoN) Continue reading “Royal College of Art to develop low-cost marine aids to navigation”

Do you know why a Ship Structural Access Manual is required onboard?

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The Ship Structural Access Manual is an essential document
The Ship Structural Access Manual is an essential document

Maintaining a ship’s structural condition requires regular surveys and inspections throughout its operational life and the Ship Structural Access Manual is an integral part of this process. These checks help ensure that structural components remain free from damage, such as cracks, buckling, deformation, corrosion, or thickness diminution beyond acceptable limits.

For this reason, suitable means of access to the hull structure are essential, enabling safe and effective overall and close-up inspections, as well as thickness measurements. Continue reading “Do you know why a Ship Structural Access Manual is required onboard?”

Responding to an engine high temperature alarm

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Responding to an engine high temperature alarm
Responding to an engine high temperature alarm

According to the U.S Coast Guard, a fire aboard a small passenger vessel resulted in the death of one passenger, injuries to multiple passengers, and the total loss of the vessel. The investigation into the cause of the fire yielded several findings that warrant immediate review by all vessel operators.

While underway, in response to a high jacket water-temperature alarm, the master shifted Continue reading “Responding to an engine high temperature alarm”

Mike Proudlove takes over as IIMS President

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Mike Proudlove (left) accepting the President's medal from IIMS CEO, Mike Schwarz, at the 2026 AGM
Mike Proudlove (left) accepting the President’s medal from IIMS CEO, Mike Schwarz, at the 2026 AGM

At the IIMS Annual General Meeting, broadcast live from the Institute’s headquarters on Tuesday 2 June, long-standing member, Mike Proudlove FIIMS, took over as the next President. He will serve a two-year term.

In handing over the reins to Mike, the outgoing President, Capt Ruchin Dayal, gave a passionate final address from his Goa location as he spoke to an audience of nearly 100 members and other interested parties (in-person and online). He said how honoured he has been to have carried out the role of IIMS President and offered some highlights of his time in office, one being last year’s high-profile Goa Continue reading “Mike Proudlove takes over as IIMS President”

Global Maritime Trends 2026 Barometer report

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The Global Maritime Trends 2026 Barometer has been published
The Global Maritime Trends 2026 Barometer has been published

The maritime industry is set to undergo significant transformation over the coming decades, shaped by accelerating technology adoption, the global climate agenda, and intensifying geopolitical and macroeconomic shifts, according to the Global Maritime Trends 2026 Barometer from Lloyd’s Register (LR) and Lloyd’s Register Foundation.

The maritime and energy sectors are at a pivotal inflection point. While energy technologies continue to advance, progress remains too slow to meet net-zero targets. Data collection and reporting have increased significantly, but without stronger global cooperation, both the energy and Continue reading “Global Maritime Trends 2026 Barometer report”

EBI launches Energy Transition for Recreational Boating in Europe roadmap for alternative fuel infrastructure in marinas

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Energy Transition for Recreational Boating in Europe is the latest study publishing by EBI
Energy Transition for Recreational Boating in Europe is the latest study publishing by EBI

European Boating Industry (EBI) has published a roadmap titled Energy Transition for Recreational Boating in Europe: A roadmap for alternative fuel infrastructure, setting out industry and policy recommendations relating to the decarbonisation of recreational boating and the development of marina infrastructure across Europe.

The document highlights the need for a technology-neutral and multi-pathway approach to the energy transition, recognising the diversity of Europe’s recreational boating fleet Continue reading “EBI launches Energy Transition for Recreational Boating in Europe roadmap for alternative fuel infrastructure in marinas”

Hull corrosion sank fishing vessel

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A photo of a red fishing vessel called North American alongside
Fishing vessel North American. Source: Daniel Ramirez

The flooding and sinking of fishing vessel North American in Seattle, Washington, USA was a result of hull corrosion, said the National Transportation Safety Board.

What happened

On May 14, 2024, about 0550 local time, vessel representatives for the fishing vessel North American, which was uncrewed and docked on the Lake Washington Ship Canal, in Seattle, Washington, were notified that the vessel was flooding.

Salvors arrived on scene and attempted to dewater the vessel Continue reading “Hull corrosion sank fishing vessel”

World Boating Day marks third edition of global celebration

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Istion Yachting. Photo credit - World Boating Day
Istion Yachting. Photo credit – World Boating Day

World Boating Day 2026 has taken place, marking its third edition, bringing together 28 countries across 143 events in a global celebration of life on the water.

From shipyards and marinas to museums and vibrant waterfront destinations, the initiative welcomed industry leaders, families, students and first-time visitors into a shared experience of discovery, connection and adventure on and around the water. This year’s programme came to life through a series of hands-on experiences, collaborations and open access initiatives that brought audiences directly into the world of design, craftsmanship and life on the water. Continue reading “World Boating Day marks third edition of global celebration”

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