Egyptian Authorities Detains a Russian Tanker in the Suez Canal.
The Russian oil tanker Dignity (IMO 9283241) has been seized by Egyptian authorities for non-payment of Suez Canal tolls. A crew member reported this in a request for assistance to…
Commercial Vessel Safety During Lapse in Coast Guard Appropriations
In the absence of enacted appropriation or continuing resolution, the Coast Guard is required to execute an orderly suspension of some operations and activities. In general, the Coast Guard will…
ABS Approves Innovative Design from SHI for Fire and Gas Detection Systems
ABS awarded approval in principle (AIP) to Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) for its novel design of a wireless fire and gas detection system that advances safety in maritime operations. Conventional…
First IMO’s Maritime Technical Workshop for Latin America and the Caribbean Held in Lima
The International Maritime Organization (IMO), in partnership with the Regional Cooperation of Maritime Authorities (ROCRAM), delivered the first Regional Technical Workshop on Various IMO Subjects in Lima, Peru (20–21 October).…
Bulk Carrier “Haili 5” Sinks After Collision with Container Vessel Wan Hai “A17”, Two Crew Missing
On 26 October 2025, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) was informed that there was a collision between a Singapore-registered container vessel, WAN HAI A17, and a Chinese-registered…
IACS Updates Industry Positions on Safety, Digitalization & Decarbonization
The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has issued updated “Position Papers” outlining its views and ongoing actions on key maritime industry topics. The documents provide background on each subject,…
Requirements for Vessels Fitter with ShaPoli/EPL in Canadian Waters
Transport Canada issued bulletin for vessel operators that operate vessels equipped with Shaft Power Limitation (ShaPoLi) or Engine Power Limitation (EPL) systems when entering, leaving, and operating in all waters…
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…
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 —…
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…