Yearly Archives: 2025
International Regulations for Hazardous Materials on Marine Vessels
This notice outlines regulations and guidance for the management of hazardous materials on board ships, specifically focusing on Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs) and fire-extinguishing...
Sailing in the Shadows: The Problem of Fraudulent Ship Flags
A ship's flag is the symbol of its nationality and a sign of the country, known as the flag state, where it is officially...
The “Wait-and-See” Mentality: A Major Soft Barrier to eBL Adoption
While digital standards and legal frameworks are in place, only about 11% of bills of lading are electronic as of 2025. The goal is...
Spontaneous Combustion of Soya Beans Sparks Fire at Anchor
The Swedish Club’s Casebook highlights a notable incident involving soya beans that self-ignited after several months at anchor. This case underscores the hidden risks...
[Watch] Nuclear-Powered Cargo Ships: Possible?
In this video, Marine Insight explores the fascinating concept of nuclear-powered cargo ships. Could these innovative vessels revolutionize the maritime industry?
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Explosion Halts Vessel Traffic as Baltimore Port Channel Shuts Down
The Port of Baltimore’s main shipping channel was temporarily closed following a serious explosion aboard a bulk carrier early Tuesday morning. The incident, which...
Eastern Shipbuilding Greenlit to Build Hybrid Ferries for Washington State
Florida-based Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG) has received the notice to proceed from Washington State Ferries (WSF) to build two 160-vehicle hybrid-electric ferries, with an...
Erin Roars Through Atlantic, Triggering 100-Foot Rogue Waves
Hurricane Erin is currently tracking through the western Atlantic, and it is proving to be more than just another storm in the hurricane season,...
Spoofed and Jammed: A New Era of Maritime Risk in the Persian Gulf
The Persian Gulf, one of the world's most critical maritime corridors, has become increasingly vulnerable to sophisticated electronic interference, reports Skuld.
In recent months, incidents...
Intra-Asia Container Freight Rates Fall 9% In Early August
Container freight rates in the intra-Asia market faced a sharp decline in the first half of August. According to the Japan International Freight Forwarders...