Right of Recourse for Dangerous Cargo Carriage
With effect from 20 February 2026, it will be a requirement under mutual P&I cover that Members preserve certain rights of recourse for the carriage of dangerous goods in contracts…
Rough Handling of Vessel’s Crane
This edition is about unsafe operation of vessel cranes. In it G2 Ocean explains in detail what they mean by “rough” handling and the risks to personnel that may result…
Joint Report on Global Green Shipping Development by WMU & SISI
On 20 October in Shanghai, the World Maritime University (WMU) and the Shanghai International Shipping Institute (SISI) launched the Global Green Shipping Development Report (2024–2025).The report provides a comprehensive analysis…
Seafarers Must be at the Heart of Shipping’s Climate Transition, says ITF
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) has urged governments to use the coming year to rebuild trust and reach agreement on a fair and practical path to decarbonising shipping —…
Danish Maritime Statement on IMO’s NZF
Bødskov: A sad day for the green transition There was not sufficient support from the member states in the UN’s International Maritime Organization (IMO) when they were to vote today…
EMSA: Annual Overview of Marine Casualties and Incidents (2025)
The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) released its “Annual Overview of Marine Casualties and Incidents 2025” report, which provides an analysis of accidents and incidents from January 1, 2015, to…
The Great Lakes: Closing of the 2025 Navigation Season
The Seaway Corporations are confirming the closing dates of the 2025-26 navigation season that were communicated in Seaway Notice No.2 of 2025. Closing Dates Montreal-Lake Ontario Section The Seaway Corporations…
Explosion onboard LPG Vessel Falcon, 2 Crew Killed
The explosion on October 18, aboard an LPG tanker Falcon continues to be under investigation, with the authorities discounting the media speculation of an attack by the Houthis. The Houthis…
Explosion & Fire Onboard Oil Tanker, Crew Abandoned the Vessel
A Cameroonian-flagged oil tanker, FALCON (IMO: 9014432, MMSI: 613467061), reportedly suffered an explosion and fire about 60 nautical miles south of Ahwar, Yemen, prompting a distress call and the launch…
Lesson Learnt: Storage of Dry Ice
This Safety Alert is issued by the Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) to share lessons to be learned on the safe handling and storage of dry ice. It is based on…