Companies Join Forces to Develop New Guidelines for Ammonia Cargo as Fuel
Lloyd’s Register (LR), EXMAR and Belgium’s Federal Public Service (FPS) for Mobility and Transport have jointly played a pivotal role in shaping new interim international guidelines that permit the safe use of ammonia cargo...
ADNOC L&S Takes Delivery of Fourth Next-Gen LNG Carrier ‘Al Sadaf’
ADNOC Logistics & Services receives its fourth new-build LNG carrier as fleet expansion accelerates.
The 175,000 m³ vessel is 25% larger and equipped with dual-fuel engines cutting methane emissions by up to 50%.
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A 25-Year Review Reveals Over 1,000 Enclosed-Space Deaths at Sea
At least 1,010 ship and shore workers died in enclosed spaces between 2000–2024, averaging 40 fatalities a year.
Tankers recorded the highest number of deaths, with explosions and toxic gases the leading causes
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Shadow Fleet Tanker Hit in Black Sea Attack
Drone Attack Suspected on Shadow Fleet Vessel.
Third Covert Maritime Strike in Recent Weeks.
Flagging Irregularities Raise Fresh Compliance Concerns.
A sanctioned shadow fleet tanker was reportedly struck in the Black Sea on Wednesday....
US Seizure Sparks Fears Across Sanctioned Tanker Network
Shadow Fleet Faces Rising Pressure After Enforcement Move.
Over 80 Vessels Stalled Near Coast Amid Sanctions Fear.
Sanctioned Oil Exports Risk Major Disruptions.
The recent seizure of a large crude carrier carrying restricted oil...
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...