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IMCA releases annual eCMID Inspection Findings and Quality Assurance Report to highlight key safety trends

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The 2024/2025 eCMID Inspection Findings and Quality Assurance Report has been released by IMCA
The 2024/2025 eCMID Inspection Findings and Quality Assurance Report has been released by IMCA

IMCA has published its annual eCMID Inspection Findings and Quality Assurance Report, offering a comprehensive review of vessel inspection results and quality assurance processes for the 2024/25 period. The report continues to serve as a vital resource for the offshore industry, highlighting immediate priorities and mapping a long-term course for safety and compliance.

The eCMID system, comprising both the eCMID Vessel Inspection and the eCMID Small Vessel Inspection, recorded a significant rise in inspection activity. Figures to April 2025 show a 16% increase in inspections Continue reading “IMCA releases annual eCMID Inspection Findings and Quality Assurance Report to highlight key safety trends”

Lundy Explorer report published by MAIB

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The MAIB's Lundy Explorer report has identified some important safety issues
The MAIB’s Lundy Explorer report has identified some important safety issues

The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has published the Lundy Explorer report, an incident which left one passenger severely injured. On 7 June 2023, the rigid inflatable boat (RIB) Lundy Explorer departed Ilfracombe Harbour for a sea safari trip. While leaving the harbour the boat encountered a high wave, which caused it to slam into an oncoming wave. A passenger sitting in a jockey seat in the front of the RIB, where the highest shock loads were experienced, was dislodged from their seat and suffered a fracture of their spinal column that resulted in permanent paralysis. Continue reading “Lundy Explorer report published by MAIB”

National Recreational Boating Statement reveals blue economy delivers high values for Australian boating

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BIA releases National Recreational Boating Statement at the Sydney boat show
BIA releases National Recreational Boating Statement at the Sydney boat show

The Boating Industry Association recently launched the National Recreational Boating Statement at the new-format Sydney Boat Show to an audience of government, stakeholder and industry representatives. BIA CEO Andrew Fielding said the National Recreational Boating Statement report found boating participation was set to reach more than 2.9 million by 2030, when there would be 1 million registered boats and Australians were expected to spend $20 billion on getting out on the water in all forms of watercraft.

“Australia is a lucky country, with some of the best conditions for boating in the world,” Fielding said. Continue reading “National Recreational Boating Statement reveals blue economy delivers high values for Australian boating”

Panamanian Ship Registry to stop accepting tankers and bulkers more than 15 years old

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Panamanian Ship Registry to stop accepting tankers and bulkers more than 15 years old
Panamanian Ship Registry to stop accepting tankers and bulkers more than 15 years old

The Panamanian Ship Registry is to stop accepting tankers and bulkers more than 15 years old. The move has been officially communicated to the industry through an update to MMN 11/2024, which specifies the requirements for the Precheck process. It is based on an analysis of data from inspections and detentions of vessels flying the national flag. A key component of Precheck is the risk assessment regarding sanctions and vessel operations.

The regulation was adopted after the Directorate General of the Merchant Marine identified that 71% of fleet detentions between 2023 and the first half of 2025 involved bulk carriers, general cargo vessels, and oil tankers older than 15 years. Continue reading “Panamanian Ship Registry to stop accepting tankers and bulkers more than 15 years old”

Partnership to develop world’s longest-range hybrid electric ship

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Partnership to develop world’s longest-range hybrid electric ship Source: Glosten
Partnership to develop world’s longest-range hybrid electric ship Source: Glosten

Fleetzero and Glosten have teamed up to develop world’s longest-range hybrid electric ship.

Glosten has been working with Fleetzero on the retrofit of a Lightering Support Vessel owned and operated by AET. The partnership said this collaboration marks a major step forward in the effort to offer zero-emission global shipping and expand the reach of electric propulsion in commercial maritime applications. Continue reading “Partnership to develop world’s longest-range hybrid electric ship”

Liberia launches CIC on compliance with marine notices

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Liberia launches CIC on compliance with marine notices
Liberia launches CIC on compliance with marine notices

The Liberia Maritime Authority has launches a CIC on compliance with marine notices.
The purpose of the CIC is to determine the level of compliance of all involved parties with the requirements of the Liberian marine notices, especially those related to safety compliance.

Vessel operators and Designated Persons Ashore (DPA) should ensure that:

  • Relevant documents are available onboard and ready for inspection by Liberian inspectors
  • Evidence of communication is preserved and available upon request
  • Crew is aware of Liberian requirements and ready to demonstrate compliance

Continue reading “Liberia launches CIC on compliance with marine notices”

EV harbor tugboat development project launched in Japan

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EV harbor tugboat development project launched in Japan
EV harbor tugboat development project launched in Japan. Source: Marindows Inc.

Tokyo Kisen Co., Ltd. and Marindows Inc. have officially launched Japan’s first pure battery-powered EV harbor tugboat development project.

The EV harbor tugboat will operate in the ports of Yokohama and Kawasaki and aims to contribute to “zero GHG emissions from the ports” in accordance with the Carbon Neutral Port (CNP) policy.

In January 2023, Tokyo Kisen put into service TAIGA — Japan’s first series-hybrid electric-powered tugboat equipped with a large-capacity Continue reading “EV harbor tugboat development project launched in Japan”

RMI maritime authority investigation into enclosed spaces deaths

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RMI Maritime Authority investigation into enclosed spaces deaths
RMI Maritime Authority investigation into enclosed spaces deaths

The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Maritime Administration has released an investigation report into two enclosed spaces deaths on board drill ship Valaris DS-17.

What happened

On 21 April 2023, the Republic of the Marshall Islands-registered drill ship Valaris DS-17, managed by ENSCO International Inc., was alongside in a shipyard at Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Kingdom of Spain. The ship was scheduled to depart Las Palmas on 1 May 2023. Work that needed to be completed prior to the ship’s departure included cleaning the BWT. Continue reading “RMI maritime authority investigation into enclosed spaces deaths”

ABS PSC Report Q2 2025: 492 total vessels detained

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The latest ABS PSC quarterly statistics reveal 492 vessels were detained
The latest ABS PSC report Q2 2025 statistics reveal 492 vessels were detained

The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has published its Quarterly Report on Port State Control (PSC), providing information to owners on deficiencies identified on ABS vessels during inspections carried out by the various PSC regimes globally during the Second Quarter (Q2) of 2025.

Top categories for grounds of detention
Between April 1, 2025, and June 30, 2025, a total of 492 vessels were detained across the Paris MoU, Tokyo MoUand the USCG. Of these, only 25 vessels, representing 5.08%, were ABS vessels. Continue reading “ABS PSC Report Q2 2025: 492 total vessels detained”

UK’s First ROUV certified ahead of trials

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ACUA Ocean. Pioneer becomes the first certified ROUV in the UK
ACUA Ocean. Pioneer becomes the first certified ROUV in the UK

The hydrogen-powered Pioneer, a remotely operated and unmanned vessel (ROUV), has received the UK’s first certification under Workboat Code 3 ahead of its upcoming trials. Lloyd’s Register (LR), which issued the certification under authorisation from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, reports it represents a significant development in the evolution of regulatory pathways for uncrewed and autonomous vessels operating in UK waters.

“This certification represents a major step forward – not just for ACUA Ocean or LR, Continue reading “UK’s First ROUV certified ahead of trials”

Enhance inspection protocols for air shutoff valves

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Lessons learnt from air shutoff valves incident shared by BSEE
Lessons learnt from air shutoff valves incident shared by BSEE

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) draws lessons learned from the investigation of a fire on an offshore platform in the Gulf of Mexico involving a rental generator and air shutoff valves.

The incident stemmed from a malfunction in the engine’s air shutoff valves system. Initial investigation findings indicated that the oil fill cap was absent, and both exhaust gases and oil venting from the open fill neck were potential ignition sources. Continue reading “Enhance inspection protocols for air shutoff valves”

Electrification continues to bear risks for the shipping industry

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Capt Rahul Khanna, pictured, indicated insurers have seen large losses from lithium-ion batteries
Capt Rahul Khanna, pictured, indicated insurers have seen large losses from lithium-ion batteries

Electrification of the global economy continues to  bear risks for the shipping industry and supply chains, according to Allianz Commercial’s latest Safety and Shipping Review.

Electrification of the global economy is driving huge demand for lithium-ion batteries, from electric cars and e-bikes to industrial scale battery storage systems. The global battery market is forecast to reach US$322bn by 2030, more than double its value in 2024, driven by growing demand for electric vehicles and battery storage systems required to support the transition to renewable energy. Continue reading “Electrification continues to bear risks for the shipping industry”

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