Sentencing in Case of Death of Crew Member on Sealord Vessel
Yesterday’s sentencing* of Sealord and the skipper of one of its deep water fishing ships, Ocean Dawn, in relation to the death of a crew member was an important message…
Safe Transport of Alternative Fuel Vehicles on Ro-Ro Ships
The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) STARRS study main objective is to provide recommendations for further industry guidance and input to the development of International Maritime Organization (IMO) relevant instruments.…
Investigation Report for Fatality onboard AMPHITRITE by RMI
Near the end of the regular workday on 10 March 2025, crewmembers on board the Republic of the Marshall Islandsregistered AMPHITRITE, managed by Diana Shipping Services S.A. (the “Company”), were…
ABS & Siemens Launch Joint Development Project to Enhance Battery Safety Through Advanced Simulation
(HOUSTON) ABS and Siemens Energy have signed a joint development project (JDP) to advance the understanding of thermal runaway in lithium-ion batteries through modeling and simulation, supporting safer and more…
Great Lakes: Closing Period for the 2025 Navigation Season
The Seaway entities, both the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (GLS) and the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) would like to advise the shipping community that it…
Investigation Report on Cargo Vessel GRANDE COSTA D’AVORIO
The Coast Guard’s Office of Investigations and Casualty Analysis (CG-INV) recently posted a Report of Investigation (ROI) to the Marine Casualty Reports (uscg.mil) website regarding the fire and subsequent land-based…
Hazard due Incorrect Alloy for Valve Mounting Studs
The U.S. Coast Guard recently conducted a marine casualty investigation into an uncontrolled release of isobutane from a 2-inch cargo tank pipe aboard a pressure barge certificated to carry flammable…
Investigation Report on Injury and Fatality of Stevedores Onboard Bulk Carrier
While the bulk carrier EVER FELICITY was engaged in cargo handling operations berthed at the North Wharf of Hibarino in Ishinomaki Port, Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, at around 07:35 on…
Hazards Associated with Transiting Between Articulated Tug and Barge Combinations
The U.S. Coast Guard issues findings of concern to disseminate information related to unsafe conditions that were identified as causal factors in a casualty and could contribute to future incidents.…
ITF Survey on Crisis of Shore Leave Access
Seafarers move the world, but are routinely denied access to shore leave. This 2-minute survey seeks your experiences and perspectives to better understand the impact on your wellbeing, morale, and…