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Fatal Fall from Height: Lapses in Safety Procedures

An unfortunate incident occurred on board a general cargo vessel, resulting in the death of a shore technician after they fell from a height while replacing an antenna on the main mast, reports the...

CMA CGM Vessels Navigate the Suez Canal, Hinting at Easing Tensions

Two vessels from CMA CGM, the world's third-largest container shipping line, have travelled through the Suez Canal, the authority that runs the waterway said on Tuesday, in a sign the disruptions linked to the...

ABS: Revised Recommendations for Enclosed Spaces on Ships

The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has provided an overview of IMO Resolution MSC 581 (110) – Revised Recommendations for Entering Enclosed Spaces Aboard Ships, reads an IIMS release. These new recommendations supersede and revoke...

GMS: December Shows What True Volatility Can Be!

This year does not cease to surprise, as December just showed what true volatility can be — in a mere two consecutive weeks at that, reports Safety4sea, according to GMS’ latest report. What a week...

GEShip Contracts to Buy Secondhand Very Large Gas Carrier

The Great Eastern Shipping Company has contracted to buy a secondhand very large gas carrier of about 84,048 cubic meters (cbm) on 19 December 2025, reports Nautical Voice. The 2015-built South Korean vessel is expected...

ONE Takes Delivery of New 13,900 TEU Boxship

The Imabari Shipbuilding Group delivered the 13,900 TEU containership ONE Serenity to container line Ocean Network Express (ONE) on December 19, 2025, reports Baird Maritime. Imbari delivers 13,900 TEU containership The ship measures 335.94 metres in...

New IMO Safety Rules for Anchor Handling Winches Take Effect from January 2026

The International Maritime Organization has introduced new mandatory safety requirements for anchor handling winches and related equipment under SOLAS Regulation II-1/3-13. These rules will enter into force on 1 January 2026 and apply to...

ONE Takes Delivery of New 13,900 TEU Container Ship ONE Serenity

According to the shipbuilder, the Imabari Shipbuilding Group has delivered the 13,900 TEU container vessel ONE Serenity to Ocean Network Express on December 19, 2025, marking another addition to the carrier’s modern fleet. Vessel specifications...

Italian Marine Industry Signals Steadier Momentum Heading Into 2026

According to a sector forecast presented at Confindustria Nautica’s annual members’ assembly in December, the Italian marine industry is entering 2026 with a more stable and cautiously positive outlook. The assessment draws on survey...

Venezuela Oil Loading Slows as Tanker Movements Shift After U.S. Interceptions

Oil loading activity in Venezuela has slowed noticeably, as several tankers have altered their movements following intensified enforcement actions by U.S. authorities. As a result, shipping activity has become more cautious, with many vessels...