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Case Study: Benzene Vapour Fatality Following Tank Entry

In their latest BSAFE case study, Britannia P&I Club reviewed a benzene vapour fatality aboard, following an unauthorised cargo tank entry. On 20 January 2024,...

Belgium Strike Snarls Maritime Traffic, Traps Dozens of Vessels

A nationwide strike in Belgium has severely disrupted operations at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, causing vessel movements to slow to a near halt. Pilots...

INTERTANKO Council Backs Single Global Decarbonization Framework

The INTERTANKO Council has reaffirmed its strong support for establishing a single global regulatory framework to guide greenhouse-gas reduction efforts across the shipping industry....

WinGD and Panasia Sign Agreement on LNG Engine Upgrades

Swiss marine power company WinGD has signed a frame agreement with Panasia to upgrade X‑DF dual-fuel LNG engines in service with the latest emissions-abatement...

NYK–BHP Extend Collaboration to Accelerate Shipping Decarbonization

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) has signed an agreement with BHP Group Ltd (BHP), a leading global resources company in Australia, to renew...

DNV: New Global Report Ranks Top Container Ports Worldwide

Singapore has been named the world’s leading container port in the first edition of The Leading Container Ports of the World 2025, a new...

Shadow Oil Trade Faces Tight Fleet Supply and Rising Sanctions Pressure

Russia, Iran, Venezuela Compete for Limited VLCC Supply. Sanctions Push More VLCCs Into Expanding Dark Fleet. China Teapot Quotas Squeeze Demand for Shadow...

Maersk Holds Off on Restoring Red Sea Route for Gemini Service

Security conditions still determine route decisions. Clarification was issued after the canal authority suggested a partial return. Diversions continue following prior regional attacks. Maersk...

Fire Contained as Coast Guard Moves Incident Into Stabilization Phase

Contained fire remains under watch for heat signatures or re-flash. Overnight relocation offshore enabled safer suppression efforts. Salvage group preparing plan for controlled...

Cyber and Geopolitical Pressures Reshape Maritime Risk Outlook

  Targeting models strengthened through live data access and AI fusion. High-risk waters see increased correlation between cyber queries and strikes. CCTV intrusions support...