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. 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. 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. Continue reading “NCB launches Global Restricted Cargo Database”
The International Safe Containerised Cargo Organisation (CINS) has published safety guidelines for 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. 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 with loss of 1 life”
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 latest trends influencing the domestic fleet. Continue reading “Six leading trends influencing the Australian domestic fleet”
The team at Gard P&I Club has issued recommendations to help ship operators prevent blackouts and ensure that crews are prepared to respond effectively should one occur.
A blackout occurs when a ship suffers loss of electrical power from its main switchboard, typically due to an electrical or mechanical failure in the ship’s power Continue reading “Key recommendations against blackouts”
The International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) in collaboration with Lloyd’s Register Foundation has launched the first-ever Global Maritime Search and Rescue (SAR) Systems Review in order to understand, evaluate and help strengthen maritime SAR systems worldwide.
This strategic review will assess the current effectiveness of SAR capabilities at local, national and international levels, as well as identify Continue reading “IMRF and Lloyd’s Register Foundation to review SAR systems”
The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has issued a warning regarding issues related to fire detection systems on towing vessels that are not type-approved by the Coast Guard but are instead certified by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL).
According to the USCG, even though fire detection systems may be accompanied by Continue reading “USCG issues alert on fire detection systems on towing vessels”
As the offshore wind sector across the world witnesses growth, there is a rise in safety concerns for personnel and vessels involved. Last week, the G+ Offshore Wind Health and Safety Organization released its 2024 incident report, revealing rising safety risks in the offshore wind industry.
The data contained in the report is compiled from G+ member companies, comprising lead operators and owners of offshore wind farms Continue reading “Safety risks highlighted in the rising offshore wind industry”
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