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Tokyo MOU shares preliminary results of CIC on Ballast Water Management

Posted on March 23, 2026March 23, 2026 by News Hound

The Tokyo MOU has released the preliminary results of a Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) it held which focused on aspects of the Ballast Water Management Convention (BWM) 2004.

The campaign was carried out from 1 September 2025 to 30 November 2025, jointly with the Paris MoU.

Over the course of the CIC period, involving all types of ships, a total of 9,244 inspections were carried out. Of these inspections, 6,930 (74.96%) inspections were performed using the CIC questionnaire and a ship was subjected to only one CIC inspection during the campaign period. During the period, 184 ships where CIC was carried out were detained in total (2.66% detention rate). Of which, 30 detentions were the result of inspections with CIC questionnaires, which were detained as a direct result of the CIC concerning deficiencies, reflecting a CIC topic related detention rate of 0.43%. Continue reading “Tokyo MOU shares preliminary results of CIC on Ballast Water Management”

Seafarer died after being struck by steel plate says Marshall Islands

Posted on March 18, 2026March 19, 2026 by News Hound

An Able Seaman died instantly after steel plates fell and struck him while on board Shaman Wisdom, said a safety investigation report by the Republic of the Marshall Islands Maritime Administrator.

What happened

On 5 June 2024, at 0800, the Bosun on board Shaman Wisdom instructed the ASD1 and ASD2 to select a suitable steel plate in the Forecastle Store to construct a step for one of the deck stairs. Both the ASD1 and ASD2 were wearing the standard PPE to work on deck, including a safety helmet, coveralls, and safety shoes. Continue reading “Seafarer died after being struck by steel plate says Marshall Islands”

The Dangerous Erosion of iron Ore Sampling Standards in India: A call for Urgent Action

Posted on March 11, 2026March 11, 2026 by News Hound

We Have Been Here Before

Fifteen years ago, India exported over 100 million tonnes of iron ore annually, with Goa alone contributing half of that volume. During that period, two vessels—MV Black Rose at Paradip and MV Asian Forest at Mangalore— capsized and sank after loading iron ore fines. Crew members lost their lives. Other vessels were held in litigation, stopped from sailing, their crews unknowingly saved from potential disaster. The cause in each case was cargo liquefaction: wet iron ore fines loaded during monsoon rains turned into slurry, shifted catastrophically, and destroyed the vessel’s stability within minutes. Continue reading “The Dangerous Erosion of iron Ore Sampling Standards in India: A call for Urgent Action”

Liberia Maritime Authority reinforces mandatory engine room fire prevention requirements

Posted on March 2, 2026March 2, 2026 by News Hound

The Liberia Maritime Authority has sent out a marine advisory to reinforce the mandatory compliance requirements that govern engine room fire prevention, fire protection readiness, and safe machinery-space operations on Liberian-flagged vessels.

The authority added recent engine room fire incidents indicated that non-compliance with established regulations, marine notices, and safety requirements remained a significant causal factor. Continue reading “Liberia Maritime Authority reinforces mandatory engine room fire prevention requirements”

Sanlorenzo report shows order intake up 16% with €943.1m in 2025

Posted on February 19, 2026February 19, 2026 by News Hound

Sanlorenzo has published its 2025 financial report highlighting an order intake of €943.1million—a 16% year-in-year increase.

The Italian shipyard explained the €130 million uplift compared to the previous year was driven by the success of extraordinary new model launches and enduring brand desirability and strengthened distribution in MED, APAC and US.

Its preliminary consolidated results also said the company’s group net profit also rose by 4.2% to €107.4 million. Continue reading “Sanlorenzo report shows order intake up 16% with €943.1m in 2025”

Japan completes first ship-to-ship methanol bunkering at anchorage

Posted on February 11, 2026February 11, 2026 by News Hound

Kohzan Maru VII (in the background) alongside Eika Maru (foreground). Credit: MOL — Kohzan Maru VII (in the background) alongside Eika Maru (foreground). Source: MOL

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines announced Japan’s first ship-to-ship bunkering of methanol vessel fuel at anchorage.

The company teamed up with the City of Yokohama, Kokuka Sangyo Co, Idemitsu Kosan Co, and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company – collectively known as the “Five Parties” – to successfully complete the endeavour.

Methanol fuel was transferred from the Eika Maru to the Kohzan Maru VII in the Yokohama District of Keihin Port. The Eika Maru is a coastal methanol transport vessel operated by Kokuka Sangyo and the Kohzan Maru VII is a dual-fuel, ocean-going, methanol-transport vessel operated by MOL, and both are chartered by MGC. Continue reading “Japan completes first ship-to-ship methanol bunkering at anchorage”

Korean working group to develop safety management and marine discharge standards

Posted on February 10, 2026February 16, 2026 by News Hound

The Korean Register is collaborating with the Korean government, five major Korean shipbuilders and the Korea Testing & Research Institute to launch a working group to develop safety management and marine discharge standards for ammonia effluent.

As the maritime industry accelerates its transition to zero-carbon fuels in line with the International Maritime Organization (IMO)’s 2050 net-zero target, ammonia-fueled ships are emerging as a promising next-generation solution. Continue reading “Korean working group to develop safety management and marine discharge standards”

Japan emerges as an early adopter of advanced fire detection on RoRo vessels

Posted on February 4, 2026February 4, 2026 by News Hound

Japan is emerging as an early adopter of advanced fire detection systems on RoRo vessels, according to inspection data from Idwal, the global vessel condition specialist.

While fire safety on RoRo vessels has come under increasing scrutiny, particularly as electric vehicles enter the cargo mix in greater numbers, Idwal’s inspections show that adoption of advanced fire detection technology across the global fleet remains uneven. Japanese owned and operated tonnage is increasingly standing out as an early mover, often installing more advanced detection systems ahead of regulatory requirements. Continue reading “Japan emerges as an early adopter of advanced fire detection on RoRo vessels”

Bureau Veritas summary of IMO SDC 12

Posted on January 27, 2026January 27, 2026 by News Hound

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”

Interferry demands pause on EU ETS implementation

Posted on January 23, 2026January 26, 2026 by News Hound

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”

India DGS launches Safety Video Series

Posted on January 16, 2026January 16, 2026 by News Hound

In a first of its kind, the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) has developed a comprehensive Safety Video Series to improve safety awareness across the maritime workforce.

The DGS has observed recurring safety lapses and incidents attributable to deficiencies in safety awareness by shipping companies, seafarers and trainees as evidenced by casualty investigations conducted by the Directorate. Continue reading “India DGS launches Safety Video Series”

An Australian National Marine Hull Claims Register: Is now the time?

Posted on January 9, 2026 by News Hound

The Australian Marine Insurance sector still relies on fragmented state registries and siloed Insurer records. A national hull claims register could transform underwriting, fraud detection, and buyer confidence – but lessons from New Zealand show the benefits come with real challenges.

Australia’s boating community is one of the largest per capita in the world. There are 905,000 registered pleasure craft vessels in Australia, (including over 95,000 PWCs), excluding Northern Territory where there is no mandatory vessel registration required. Continue reading “An Australian National Marine Hull Claims Register: Is now the time?”

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