Britannia P&I has released updated guidance notes for condition surveys Forms on IG Ships.
Now available for both surveyors and masters, the revised documents have been developed to provide clearer direction on completing the International Group’s ship condition survey report forms, supporting more consistent reporting standards across the fleet. Continue reading “Britannia P&I updates guidance notes for condition surveys”
Bureau Veritas has shared a summary on the twelfth session of IMO Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC 12), which was held earlier this year.
SDC 12 agreed on:
– draft amendments to the 2011 ESP Code, with a view to approval in principle by MSC 111, formal approval by MSC 113 and adoption by MSC 114, as appropriate;
– draft guidelines on the use of Remote Inspection Techniques (RIT) with a view to adoption by MSC 111, in conjunction with the adoption of the draft amendments to the 2011 ESP Code to allow the use of RIT in ESP Code surveys; Continue reading “Bureau Veritas summary of IMO SDC 12”
The Bahamas Maritime Authority has concluded an investigation after an electrical cadet died of probable mechanical (positional) asphyxia after trying to exit an access space on board a passenger ship.
On 21 January 2025, an electrical cadet on board Bahamas flagged passenger ship, Grandeur of the Seas, went into an access space to troubleshoot a level transmitter for a bilge water settling tank. He attempted to exit the space but lost his footing on a ladder he placed outside, and became stuck in a suffocating position. Continue reading “Electrical cadet died of asphyxia, BMA investigation concludes”
Interferry, the global trade association for the ferry industry, has called for an immediate pause on EU ETS implementation for the maritime sector.
The demand follows the recent decision to continue exempting road transport from a parallel ETS mechanism and the lack of clear regulations on the distribution of the funds collected. Continue reading “Interferry demands pause on EU ETS implementation”
A UK-led consortium has secured government backing to develop a new class of medium-sized uncrewed support vessels (USVs), marking a significant step forward in maritime innovation.
As Brookes Bell explained, the project MROS consortium, headed by unmanned systems specialist Acua Ocean, was awarded funding in May 2025 under the Department for Transport’s Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition (CMDC) programme. Continue reading “Consortium advances design of new medium-sized uncrewed support vessels”
The Swedish Club has shared a case study in which grain beneath a leaking cargo hold hatch was damaged after a vessel encountered severe weather conditions.
In late November, a geared bulk carrier was loading grain at a U.S. West Coast port, with Asia as the discharge destination. Prior to commencement of loading, the cargo holds were inspected and passed by a surveyor in accordance with current USDA/FDA standards. The vessel’s crew had also prepared the cargo holds and hatch covers in line with ISM requirements and industry guidelines, which included cleaning the hatch coaming channels and hose testing of the hatch covers. No signs of water ingress were detected during the pre-loading inspection. Continue reading “The Swedish Club shares case study on leaking cargo hold hatch”
The UK is taking a decisive step towards leading the global race to decarbonise shipping with the launch of the Maritime Nuclear Consortium and its plans for a nuclear-powered fleet.
Convened by Lloyd’s Register (LR), the group unites leading expertise from the nuclear, maritime, insurance and regulatory sectors to set the highest international standards for safe, secure and commercially viable nuclear-powered ships. Continue reading “UK-led maritime consortium reveals plan for nuclear-powered fleet”
Britannia P&I Club has highlighted a case in which a crewmember was seriously injured after steel plates crushed him and encourages the safe handling of heavy steel plates.
Three crewmembers were moving 10 pieces of steel plate around the steering gear room while the ship was underway. Each piece measured approximately 2.4m x 1.2m and 5mm thick, weighing around 110kg. Continue reading “Britannia P&I Club safe handling of heavy steel plates”
The hazards posed by small lithium-ion batteries can be devastating, says P&I club NorthStandard.
From handheld radios, cell phones, and power banks to vapes and flashlights, lithium-ion batteries are everywhere onboard vessels.
Compact and powerful, they’re essential, but when mishandled, they can turn into ticking time bombs. Continue reading “Hazards of small lithium-ion batteries on ships”
New Danish data, collected during real-world sailing, documents significant climate benefits from biofuel for the shipping industry as biofuel reduces black carbon emissions.
Soot particles – also known as black carbon – are among the most harmful emissions from shipping, both for the climate, where they contribute to global warming and melting of Arctic ice, and for public health through poor air quality.
Now, experts from the CLEANSHIP project document that using biodiesel, specifically B100 FAME, during normal operation can reduce black carbon emissions by up to 81 percent compared to traditional marine gas oil (MGO). Continue reading “Biofuel reduces black carbon emissions by 81% says Cleanship experts”
Owners and operators of beam and scallop trawlers have been urged to inspect their vessels’ quick-release arrangements after a deckhand was fatally injured by chain failure on the Honeybourne III in 2023.
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) added that any necessary changes should be made to the equipment or its operation to ensure the safety of crew working on deck. Continue reading “Safety warning issued after deckhand killed by chain failure on Honeybourne III”
The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has announced a landmark revision to its Unified Requirement UR M78, introducing comprehensive safety requirements for marine engines fuelled by ammonia.
The newly published Rev.4 of UR M78 expands its scope to include ammonia as an approved fuel for reciprocating internal combustion engines. This development reflects IACS’s commitment to enabling innovative propulsion technologies while maintaining the highest safety standards.
It will be uniformly applied by IACS Member Societies for engines with type approval applications dated on or after 1 July 2027. Continue reading “IACS updates safety requirements for ammonia-fuelled engines”
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