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International Code for the Safe Carriage of Grain in Bulk update

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DNV updates International Code for the Safe Carriage of Grain in Bulk
DNV updates International Code for the Safe Carriage of Grain in Bulk

DNV has sent out a news update on amendments to the International Code for the Safe Carriage of Grain in Bulk, which have been adopted by IMO Resolution MSC.552(108).

The Grain Code amendments enter into force 1 January 2026 and will be applicable to newbuildings with keel laid on or after this date. For existing ships, the amended Grain Code can also be applied to improve loading flexibility and demonstrate compliance with the new requirements. It is expected that there will be an increased attention on this loading pattern by inspectors in the larger grain exporting ports from 2026. Continue reading “International Code for the Safe Carriage of Grain in Bulk update”

UKP&I guide to safe LNG bunkering practices

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UKP&I Club guide to safe LNG bunkering practices.
UKP&I Club guide to safe LNG bunkering practices.

UKP&I Club has developed the UKP&I guide to Safe LNG Bunkering Practices (Second Edition) in collaboration with Brookes Bell.

The guide presents a practical resource for the safe and efficient bunkering of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the maritime industry.

In response to global decarbonisation efforts and the growing adoption of LNG as a fuel in transition, this guide explores the physical characteristics of LNG, associated hazards, and recommended best practices for its handling, storage, and transfer. Continue reading “UKP&I guide to safe LNG bunkering practices”

UK MAIB Annual Report 2024 published

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The UK MAIB 2024 annual report released
The UK MAIB 2024 annual report released

The UK MAIB has released its MAIB annual report 2024. Last year, the MAIB received 1,515 reports on marine casualties/incidents and started 15 investigations – 7 of which involved loss of life.

Overall, the MAIB recorded 1,631 reports of accidents to UK vessels worldwide or any vessels within UK coastal waters during 2024. A total of 1,753 vessels were involved. Continue reading “UK MAIB Annual Report 2024 published”

Isle of Man Ship Registry’s 2024 Casualty report

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The Isle of Man Ship Registry had released its 2024 Annual Summary Casualty Report
The Isle of Man Ship Registry had released its 2024 Annual Summary Casualty Report

The Isle of Man Ship Registry has released its Isle of Man Ship Registry’s 2024 Casualty report. It contains an analysis of the data and trends identified from casualty reports submitted to the Ship Registry during 2024.

Over the course of last year, the Ship Registry said there were 53 Accidents, 34 incidents and 7 casualty reports. There was one fatality, 8 serious injuries and 22 minor injuries reported. Continue reading “Isle of Man Ship Registry’s 2024 Casualty report”

PSC CIC on ballast water management

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DNV has announced the 2025 PSC CIC on ballast water management
DNV has announced the 2025 PSC CIC on ballast water management

This year’s Port State Control Concentrated Inspection Campaign (PSC CIC) will focus on ballast water management, DNV has announced.

The CIC is set to take place from 1 September to 30 November 2025.

Every year, PSC regimes determine a specific focus area during regular inspections. For 2025, the Paris and Tokyo MoUs have agreed to run a CIC on the topic of ballast water management (BWM). It is expected that the majority of PSC MoUs will participate in this year’s CIC. Continue reading “PSC CIC on ballast water management”

India DGS: Marine Safety Investigation Report 2024 published

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India DGS has published its 2024 Marine Safety Investigation Report
India’s DGS has published its 2024 Marine Safety Investigation Report

India’s Directorate General of Shipping Marine Safety Investigation Report 2024 has been published — which highlighted a 21.6% escalation in reported casualties compared to the previous year.

Last year, there was a total of 186 incidents with 78 marine casualties and 108 non-operational incidents. In 2023, there were 153 incidents with 74 casualties and 79 non-operational incidents. This showed a 21.6% increase in reported casualties in 2024 from 2023. Continue reading “India DGS: Marine Safety Investigation Report 2024 published”

Lloyd’s Register: Fatigue reliability of offshore wind turbine structures

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Research reveals hidden fatigue reliability in offshore wind turbine structures
Research reveals hidden fatigue reliability in offshore wind turbine structures

Some offshore wind turbine (OWT) support structures may fall short of required fatigue reliability of offshore wind turbine structures, according to a new Lloyd’s Register (LR) report.

The case study evaluated a North Atlantic offshore wind farm of 60–70 turbines (500–600 MW capacity). Offshore wind turbines are typically designed for 25 years of service, using a fatigue design factor of three—implying a minimum required Continue reading “Lloyd’s Register: Fatigue reliability of offshore wind turbine structures”

West P&I Club on phased banning of scrubbers in North-East Atlantic waters

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Historic phased banning of scrubbers in North-East Atlantic agreement
Historic phased banning of scrubbers in North-East Atlantic agreement

West P&I Club has highlighted the OSPAR Commission, composed of 15 governments and the European Union, which has agreed to a historic phased banning on scrubbers in the North-East Atlantic waters, marking the first regional regulation of its kind.

The decision was made at the OSPAR Ministerial Meeting in June 2025, with ministers expressing concerns about hazardous discharges from exhaust gas cleaning systems (EGCS) on ships, Continue reading “West P&I Club on phased banning of scrubbers in North-East Atlantic waters”

Republic of the Marshall Islands 2024 Annual Report published

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The Republic of the Marshall Islands maritime authority has published its 2024 Annual Report.
The Republic of the Marshall Islands maritime authority has published its 2024 Annual Report.

The Republic of the Marshall Islands maritime authority has released its Annual Report on Marine Safety Investigations 2024.

During 2024, the Administrator investigated 954 total reports comprised of very serious marine casualties, marine casualties, marine incidents, and occurrences. This showed a 13% increase compared to 2023. Since 2022, on average, the number of reports has increased by 15% per annum—a trend that reflects both a growing fleet and heightened awareness of transparent reporting. Continue reading “Republic of the Marshall Islands 2024 Annual Report published”

New SOLAS requirements for Lifting Appliances

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Lloyd's register logo
Lloyd’s register logo

The IMO has introduced SOLAS Regulation II-1/3-13 through Resolution MSC.532(107), setting new requirements for lifting appliances and anchor handling winches. These updates will take effect on 1 January 2026, ensuring enhanced safety and operational standards across the maritime industry. Class News, released by Lloyd’s Register, covers the requirements for lifting appliances, while a separate publication addressing anchor handling winches will follow. The SOLAS amendments are supplemented by the IMO MSC.1/Circ.1663 Guidelines for Lifting Appliances. Continue reading “New SOLAS requirements for Lifting Appliances”

NTSB highlights fire detector placement after Tarka II

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The Tarka II as seen on the U.S. Coast Guard overflight (left) and the Tarka II as seen by the captain upon returning to the vessel (right), both on the night of the fire. Sources: U.S. Coast Guard and Tarka II captain.
The Tarka II as seen on the U.S. Coast Guard overflight (left) and the Tarka II as seen by the captain upon returning to the vessel (right), both on the night of the fire. Sources: U.S. Coast Guard and Tarka II captain.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) highlighted effective fire detector placement after Tarka II. A fishing vessel that caught fire last year near Tatoosh Island, Washington. “Installation of smoke and fire detectors in spaces that are typically uncrewed when underway, such as the engine room, allows for the earliest detection and notification of a fire, maximizing the time for operators to respond to the fire or take actions to abandon the vessel,” the marine investigation report said. Continue reading “NTSB highlights fire detector placement after Tarka II”

AMSA Marine Incident Report 2024 published

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AMSA Marine Incident Report 2024 published
AMSA Marine Incident Report 2024 published

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has released its Marine Incident Annual Report 2024, which gives detailed insights into marine incidents across domestic commercial vessels, foreign-flagged ships and regulated Australian vessels.

This report covers marine incident trends from 2020 to 2024 and provides an evidence base to support ongoing safety and compliance efforts. Continue reading “AMSA Marine Incident Report 2024 published”

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