Upcoming Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) On Ballast Water Management
From 1 September to 30 November 2025, the Paris and Tokyo MOUs will jointly conduct a Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) focusing on Ballast Water...
Preventing Risks From Unplanned Motion Compensated Gangway (MCG) Retraction
The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued Safety Bulletin ED03-2025 highlighting the risks linked to unplanned retraction (auto-retraction) of motion compensated gangways...
Port Of Oakland Sees Strong Rebound Container Volumes Ahead Of Tariff Deadlines
The Port of Oakland reported a significant rebound in container traffic in July 2025, driven largely by importers accelerating shipments to avoid the August...
Mitsui Ocean Sakura To Enter Service In Late 2026, Expanding MOL Cruises’ Luxury Offerings
MOL Cruises is set to launch its second luxury cruise ship, the Mitsui Ocean Sakura, in late 2026. Following the successful debut of the...
CSSC–CSIC Merger Moves Forward As Shareholder Objections Cleared
China CSSC Holdings has cleared a key procedural step in its long-awaited merger with China Shipbuilding Industry Company (CSIC). With no valid dissenting-shareholder claims...
Poor Handling and Weather Led to Cargo Rejection
The Swedish Club’s Casebook highlights a real-life incident involving damaged and rejected steel cargo.
What Happened?
A handymax bulk carrier loaded a shipment of steel pipes...
[Watch] Importance of Safe Isolation
Britannia P&I Club’s Loss Prevention team emphasizes the importance of safe isolation before undertaking any work on board. Through a newly released safety video,...
[FAQ] How Methanol and Ammonia Are Powering Zero-Emission Shipping
The shipping industry is responsible for between 2 and 3% of all global emissions. In recognition of this, the International Maritime Organization has set...
Millions Lost at Sea: Preventable Cargo Claims Plague Shipping Industry
Ship Management International highlighting the significant financial impact of preventable container cargo claims in the maritime industry. It explores common causes and practical solutions...
Drewry: Carbon Costs Rise as EU ETS Hits Shipping
Shipping companies must surrender EU allowances (EUAs) by 30 September 2025, covering emissions from 1 January to 31 December 2024.
Dry bulk operators face...