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”
You don’t need me to remind you of the safety concerns and issues surrounding lithium-ion battery technology. My views are well known! But this is the first instance I am aware of a narrowboat on the UK canal network exploding as a result of this battery technology. Reports suggest that debris was thrown 40ft across the canal and witnesses said the explosion was very loud and shook their boats. Fortunately, there were no injuries. This is yet another wake up call, but sadly, I suspect we will never know what caused the batteries to blow given the total destruction of the boat. Continue reading “What caught my eye: August 2025”
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”
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”
One early May morning, the local Norwegian fire department and police responded to a containership incident near the shoreline. The containership NCL Salten, with 16 crew onboard, had narrowly avoided colliding with nearby homes. The authorities confirmed that no damage was done to residential properties and there were no injuries or oil spills reported.
Johan Helberg, who owns the house the ship nearly crashed into, said he “wouldn’t have traded this experience for anything” as he watched it being removed from his garden. Continue reading “What caught my eye: June 2025”
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”
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”
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”
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”
According to DNV’s latest report, Maritime Safety Trends 2014-2024 – Preparing for future risks, the number of maritime safety incidents increased by 42% between 2018 and 2024, while during the same period the global fleet grew by just 10%. Driven mainly by an ageing fleet and machine damage/failure, the findings highlight the risks connected with operating older ships, often more prone to faults, groundings, and fire-related incidents. Continue reading “DNV on increasing maritime safety incidents and ageing fleet”
The system for responding to incidents in the North Sea needs to be put in order as soon as possible. That will require improved communication and information sharing between the Coastguard Centre and its cooperating organisations on shore. This is the conclusion of the Dutch Safety Board in its investigation of the emergency response to the fire that broke out on board the car carrier Fremantle Highway during the night of 25 to 26 July 2023. Continue reading “Investigation report released on Fremantle Highway disaster”
In a significant move to strengthen maritime safety across the UK, the Department for Transport has issued an updated version of the Port Marine Safety Code (PMSC) with clear expectations that marinas and other non-statutory marine facilities bring their safety practices in line with the national framework as the Port Marine Safety Code extends reach to UK Marinas.
Originally introduced in 2000, the PMSC has long applied to statutory harbour authorities. However, the latest revision now explicitly includes all marine facilities, including privately operated marinas, piers, jetties, and terminals, even when located outside of traditional harbour jurisdictions. Continue reading “Updated Port Marine Safety Code extends reach to UK Marinas”
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