Girting & Capsize of Tug Biter and Loss of Two Lives
At about 1527 on 24 February 2023, the twin screw conventional tug Biter girted and capsized off Greenock, Scotland while attached to the stern of the passenger vessel Hebridean Princess,…
MAIB: Safety Bulletin (Video) On Towing Operation
This safety bulletin (video) has been published at the request of industry to promote the key safety issues identified during the MAIB’s investigation to those involved in ship assist towage…
MAIB’s Investigation Report on Collision, Sinking & Loss of Life
On the morning of 24 October 2023, the Isle of Man registered general cargo carrier Verity collided with the Bahamas registered bulk carrier Polesie in the German Bight traffic separation…
HAZARDS OF BOTTOM-CONTACT OPERATIONS NEAR OFFSHORE PIPELINE INSTALLATIONS
A recent marine casualty resulting in the capsizing and subsequent loss of life onboard a commercial fishing vessel has highlighted the inherent risks associated with trawling and other bottom-contact operations…
Container Operations with Vessel Alongside
USCG issued a Marine Safety Alert regarding the incidents of containers falling overboard. During September and October of 2025, multiple incidents occurred at various terminals throughout the Port of Los…
WMU Hosts Global Webinar on Advancing Modern Maritime Governance
On 3 February, the World Maritime University (WMU) delivered a public webinar on Contemporary Maritime Governance: Bridging Global Standards with Strategic Public Management. The webinar examined the transformation of the…
Container Vessel Hit by Explosion in Gulf of Finland
A cargo ship thought to form part of Russia’s so-called shadow fleet was rocked by an explosion while sailing in the Gulf of Finland Thursday. The Liberian-flagged cargo ship the…
RISQ 3.2 to be Implemented from 25 February 2026
Since the release of RISQ 3.2 on 26 November 2025, As advised at release, implementation was planned for late February 2026. RightShip confirmed that RISQ 3.2 will come into effect…
Port Hedland Salvage Response Plan and Ship Salvage Preparedness Requirements
This Marine Safety Bulletin advises all port users of the publication of the Port Hedland Salvage Response Plan (PH-SRP) and the requirement for appropriate ship salvage preparedness arrangements for vessels…
Brazil Intensifies Enforcement on Chinese Crew on Foreign Flagged Vessels
The Brazilian Federal Police has adopted a stricter and more structured enforcement posture in relation to immigration requirements applicable to Chinese crew members serving on foreign-flagged vessels calling at Santos…