Lifeboat Safety Under Scrutiny in PSC Inspections
Eighteen Deficiency Codes Highlight High-Risk LSA Areas.
Lifeboat Code 11101 Drives Global Detentions.
Recurrent Findings Expose Gaps in LSA Maintenance.
The Life-Saving Appliances (LSA) safety category is absolutely vital during any Port State Control...
Preventing Enclosed Space Deaths Requires Discipline Over Instinct
Rescuer Deaths Dominate Enclosed Space Fatalities.
Case Study Shows Danger of Impulsive Rescue Attempts.
Safe Rescue Demands Discipline and Proper Procedure.
It's alarming to note that a large number of deaths in confined spaces...
Maritime Tech Leaders Reshaping 2025
Schneiter pushes WinGD ahead in ammonia engine development.
Lauber positions Everllence as a full-range alternative-fuel engine leader.
Kawagoe leads MOL to a breakthrough in methane slip reduction.
In just three short years, Starlink has...
Supertanker Shortage Hits Hard as New Builds Race for Crude
A shortage of oil tankers is becoming so acute that newly built vessels, which usually carry refined fuels on their maiden voyages, are instead racing empty to pick up crude as soon as possible,...
Singapore Fuel Oil Stockpiles Hit 3-Month High After Inventory Surge
Onshore fuel oil stockpiles in the Singapore oil storage hub climbed for a third consecutive week, reaching their highest level in three months, reports Baird Maritime citing official data.
The inventories rose two per cent...
Drewry: WCI Uptrend Continues with $1,957 Benchmark
Drewry’s World Container Index increased 2% to $1,957 per 40ft container this week.
Detailed assessment for Thursday, 11 Dec 2025
The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) rose 2% to $1,957 per 40ft container, marking the...
IMDG Code 42-24: A New Era for Dangerous Goods Compliance
International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code Amendment 42-2 comprises the newest revision to the IMDG Code, formally adopted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) under Resolution MSC.556(108). Although the updated Code has been available...
Lessons Learned: Unsecured Bulk Hose Near Miss
A Marine Safety Forum alert addresses a near-miss incident involving an unsecured bulk hose during transfer operations on a platform supply vessel, detailing the sequence of events, contributing factors, and subsequent recommendations to enhance...
[Watch] How a Tugboat Tows Ships 1000 Times Bigger?
3D Living Studio explores the inner workings of a Z-drive tugboat, showcasing its powerful towing capabilities. The video details the Z-drive design, clutch mechanism, and Kort nozzle for enhanced efficiency. Learn about essential components...
Piracy in Asia Surges in 2025 as Incidents Hit New High
Asia recorded a sharp rise in piracy and sea-robbery cases, reaching 127 incidents by early December.
The Singapore Strait remained the highest-risk corridor, driven by frequent attacks on transiting vessels.
Bulk carriers were...