Canal & River Trust Vital Connector for Nature and People report published

Canal & River Trust has published its Vital Connector for Nature and People report, in which it explores the wellbeing benefits of the UK canal network
Canal & River Trust has published its Vital Connector for Nature and People report, in which it explores the wellbeing benefits of the UK canal network

The Vital Connector for Nature and People report has highlighted how the UK’s historic canal network — the nation’s longest and most connected corridor of freshwater habitat — is one of Britain’s most important yet under-recognised assets for nature recovery, public wellbeing and community connection.

The Vital Connector for Nature and People report, published by the Canal & River Trust and supported by environmental leaders including Dr Tony Juniper CBE, chair of Natural England, shows how canals can play a unique role in tackling three converging national challenges: biodiversity loss, declining connection with nature, and widening health and wellbeing inequalities. Continue reading “Canal & River Trust Vital Connector for Nature and People report published”

Global Shipping Business Network report

Global Shipping Business Network report argues that dangerous goods reshape the fires at sea landscape. The Global Shipping Business Network report focuses on the risk mitigation of the transportation of lithium-powered products in the maritime industry, which finds itself under increasing pressure to safely transport larger volumes of dangerous goods.

According to the Global Shipping Business Network report “Fires at Sea, A New Landscape – Risk Mitigation Strategies for Safe Transport” dangerous goods (DG) given their potential consequences, have received significant attention in conversations surrounding cargo handling. Continue reading “Global Shipping Business Network report”

Mediterranean MoU Annual Report 2024

Mediterranean MoU Annual Report 2024
Mediterranean MoU Annual Report 2024

The Mediterranean MoU has published its Annual Report on Port State Control in the Mediterranean region for 2024.

In the report, it said its 11 member states carried out 5,993 inspections on 4,907 individual ships, and the number of detentions increased by 20% to record 196 detentions in 2024.

Out of these inspections, 61% of the inspections (3,661) recorded with deficiencies, the total number of detainable deficiencies recorded was 1,290 deficiencies—16% of those deficiencies were related to Recognised Organisations. Continue reading “Mediterranean MoU Annual Report 2024”

Annual Overview of Marine Casualties and Incidents 2025 report published by EMSA

Annual Overview of Marine Casualties and Incidents 2025 report published by EMSA
Annual Overview of Marine Casualties and Incidents 2025 report published by EMSA

The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) has published its Annual Overview of Marine Casualties and Incidents 2025, in which it presents statistics of marine casualties and incidents that cover the period from 1st of January 2015 to 31st of December 2024 as reported by the EU member states.

In 2024, most of the indicators, such as the number of occurrences, ships lost, fatalities or injuries, are near or below the average values for the entire period from 2015 to 2024. In 2024, 2,659 marine casualties and incidents were reported which represent a decrease of 50 compared to 2023 and an increase of 24 compared to 2022. Continue reading “Annual Overview of Marine Casualties and Incidents 2025 report published by EMSA”

Fires dominate 2025 major claims, says Cefor

Fires dominate 2025 major claims, says Cefor
Fires dominate 2025 major claims, says Cefor

Cefor, the Nordic Association of Marine Insurers, has released the 2025 mid-year hull report with the latest fleet and casualty trends, plus a special focus on fires as fires dominate 2025 major claims.

In the report, fires represented the four costliest losses by end of June. It added 2025 is the third consecutive year with claims above USD 50 million, after a benign period 2015-2022 with only an occasional claim exceeding $30 million USD. Fires had significant impact in the first half year of 2025. Four out of seven claims above $10 million USD were fires and the costliest claims. Continue reading “Fires dominate 2025 major claims, says Cefor”

ITOPF 2025/26 edition of its Handbook has been published

ITOPF has published the 2025/26 edition of its Handbook
ITOPF has published the 2025/26 edition of its Handbook

ITOPF has published the 2025/26 edition of its Handbook, providing information on the different types of pollutants encountered at sea and the challenges, impacts, and response options associated with each.

Marine spills can involve a wide variety of substances beyond oil, including vegetable oils, chemicals, bulk cargoes, and plastics, each behaving differently in the marine environment and posing distinct risks. In its latest Handbook, ITOPF outlines the main categories of pollutants, their effects, and the approaches typically taken to manage them. Continue reading “ITOPF 2025/26 edition of its Handbook has been published”

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

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”

UKP&I guide to safe LNG bunkering practices

 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

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

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

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

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”

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