2021 Incidents Added to MAIB Data Portal
The MAIB Data Portal has been updated to include marine accidents reported in 2021 in addition to the previously available data for 2022, 2023 and 2024. Work continues to make…
MOL Gets AiP Granted from LR for Floating Ammonia Cracker Unit for Onshore Hydrogen Supply Solution
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Takeshi Hashimoto), HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co., Ltd. (HD KSOE), and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (HHI) today announced…
Dampier Port Requirment for Gangway
The Terminal Operations team at Dampier P?/ort has been highlighting the importance of safe access via gangway whilst alongside the DCW and DBLB. Focusing on ‘Navigation Act 2012, Marine Order…
ABS Grants AIP to Offshore LCO2 Floating Storage and Injection Unit
ABS has granted approval in principle to an innovative liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO2) floating storage and injection unit (FSIU) designed by MODEC, Inc. (MODEC) in collaboration with Mitsui OSK Lines…
Intra North Sea Ballast Water Contingency and Compliance Area
LICR issued a maritime advisory 25 of 2025 and the purpose of this Marine Advisory is to draw your attention to the OSPAR 25/14/01, Annex 10 “Intra North Sea Ballast…
Global Unions Urge Recognition of the State of Palestine
On the eve of the upcoming UN General Assembly in New York the undersigned Global Unions , representing over 200 million workers worldwide through the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC),…
World Shipping Council Reinstates Cargo Inspection Deficiency Data, Urges Stronger Safety Measures
The World Shipping Council (WSC) released a new report summarising deficiencies found in government cargo inspection programmes, reviving a vital data series that the International Maritime Organization (IMO) discontinued last…
Marshal Island Ivestigation Report for MOB from Synergy Busan
In accordance with national and international requirements, the Republic of the Marshall Islands Maritime Administrator (the “Administrator”) conducts marine safety investigations of marine casualties and incidents to promote the safety…
False Fire Alarm Led to Cargo Vessel Grounding in Kahnawake, Quebec
Dorval, Quebec, 4 September 2025 — Today, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) released its investigation report (M24C0217) into the 2024 grounding of the general cargo vessel Heemskerkgracht in…
Singapore and India Formalise Collaboration on Green and Digital Shipping Corridor
Singapore and India have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on establishing the Singapore-India Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC). The Prime Ministers of both countries witnessed the…