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TSB Canada releases Annual Report 2024-25

Posted on June 25, 2025October 15, 2025 by News Hound

TSB Canada releases Annual Report 2024-25, marking 35 years of advancing transportation safety.

Since its inception in 1990, the TSB has completed more than 2000 investigations, made more than 630 recommendations, and issued hundreds of safety communications. Over the years, more than 84% of the responses to the Board’s recommendations have been assessed as Fully Satisfactory, demonstrating the TSB’s concrete impact on the improvement of safety. Continue reading “TSB Canada releases Annual Report 2024-25”

INTERCARGO Bulk Carrier Casualty Report 2025

Posted on June 24, 2025June 26, 2025 by News Hound

INTERCARGO Bulk Carrier Casualty Report 2025

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.

Its recent publication identified the loss of 20 bulk carriers (≥10,000 dwt) between 2015 and 2024, Continue reading “INTERCARGO Bulk Carrier Casualty Report 2025”

German government authorises trial of remote-controlled inland vessel

Posted on June 24, 2025June 26, 2025 by News Hound

German government authorises trial of remote-controlled inland vessel

Shipping company HGK Shipping has been authorised to conduct the first remote-controlled inland waterway vessel on the German canal network for six months.

After the push barge combination consisting of “Niedersachsen 2” and “Hannover” had completed test operations on one part of the route without any problems at the beginning of May, Europe’s largest inland waterway shipping company has now been given the green light for Continue reading “German government authorises trial of remote-controlled inland vessel”

BSU Annual Report 2024

Posted on June 24, 2025June 24, 2025 by News Hound

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”

NCB launches Global Restricted Cargo Database

Posted on June 24, 2025June 26, 2025 by News Hound

A transformative new platform called the Global Restricted Cargo Database has been launched by NCB

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.

Developed in response to the complex and fragmented landscape of cargo restrictions across ports, terminals, and carriers, the database Continue reading “NCB launches Global Restricted Cargo Database”

CINS issues guidance on shipping lithium-ion cells in containers

Posted on June 24, 2025October 15, 2025 by News Hound

Shipping lithium-ion cells in containers guidance published by CINS

The International Safe Containerised Cargo Organisation (CINS) has published safety guidance on 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.

According to CINS, lithium-ion cells must be handled with care, as they pose several risks if damaged, Continue reading “CINS issues guidance on shipping lithium-ion cells in containers”

Guidance on vetting bunker suppliers

Posted on June 20, 2025September 29, 2025 by News Hound

P&I Club, Steamship Mutual, issues guidance on vetting bunker supplies

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”

MAIB report: Fatal accident on the beam trawler Cornishman

Posted on June 20, 2025October 15, 2025 by News Hound

The MAIB report into a fatality onboard the beam trawler Cornishman highlights a number of failings

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”

Six leading trends influencing the Australian domestic fleet

Posted on June 19, 2025October 15, 2025 by News Hound

AMSA publishes domestic New Build Trends 2023-2024 Report Australian domestic fleet — AMSA publishes domestic New Build Trends 2023-2024 Report on the Australian domestic fleet

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 six leading trends influencing the Australian domestic fleet. Continue reading “Six leading trends influencing the Australian domestic fleet”

Key recommendations against blackouts

Posted on June 19, 2025June 19, 2025 by News Hound

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”

IMRF and Lloyd’s Register Foundation to review SAR systems

Posted on June 18, 2025June 18, 2025 by News Hound

A review of SAR systems is underway. Photo credit: IMFR

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”

USCG issues alert on fire detection systems on towing vessels

Posted on June 18, 2025October 15, 2025 by News Hound

Fire detection systems on towing vessels alert issued

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has issued a alert on 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”

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