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DNV brings attention to alarming safety trends and ageing fleet
DNV’s "Maritime Safety Trends 2014-2024 - Preparing for future risks" report finds that the number of maritime casualty incidents has increased by 42% between 2018 and 2024, while during the same period the global fleet grew by just 10%.
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Life Onboard
SEAFiT
Turning criticism into confidence: The power of humor
Humor shows that you’re not shaken by small stumbles. It signals self-assurance, quick thinking, and approachability—qualities people gravitate toward.
Balanced life improves mental health
The ability to identify stress, manage stress and balance your life is very important to anyone’s mental health, but crucial for the survival of the seafarer, stresses Jamie McNamara, Claims Executive, The American P&I Club.
Too important to be routine: Enhancing Master and Chief Engineer performance appraisals
Green-Jakobsen highlights that in the maritime industry, the performance appraisal of senior vessel officers – specifically the Master and Chief Engineer – is perhaps the most critical component of effective performance management.
Britannia: The importance of sleep for seafarer safety and welfare
In its latest Crew Watch, Britannia P&I Club explains that when seafarers are overly tired, the likelihood of making poor decisions increases and physical reaction times slow down, putting their safety at greater risk.
Interviews
Regulatory Update
UN extends mandate on vessel inspections off Libya’s coast
On 29 May, the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 2780, extending for six months the authorization for UN member states to inspect vessels suspected of violating the arms embargo on Libya.
Hong Kong issues new speed limits in designated zones
The Hong Kong Marine Department has issued a notice regarding speed limits for all vessels within designated restricted zones.
The Swedish Club: Recent updates on sanctions against Syria
The Swedish Club informs on developments regarding the sanctions landscape for Syria, as USA, EU and UK have implemented relaxations.
IMO issues interim guidance on biofuel blends
IMO has issued circular MEPC.1/Circ.917, which provides interim guidance on the carriage of biofuel blends and MARPOL Annex I cargoes by conventional bunker ships.
South Korea updates electric vessel standards
South Korea’s Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries announced the revision of its “Electric Propulsion Vessel Standards” with the updated regulations effective 29 May 2025.
Guyana passes bill to strengthen oil spill response
On May 17, 2025, the National Assembly of Guyana passed the Oil Pollution Prevention, Preparedness, Response and Responsibility Bill 2025, marking a significant step toward strengthening the country’s capacity to handle oil spills.
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Achilles: Improving supply chain transparency can have a bottom line benefit
Shipowners and operators are under pressure to validate their suppliers’ performance and can lower costs and save time in the process, writes Paul Stanley, CEO, Achilles.
Read moreDetailsGlobal impact: Women leaders driving change and innovation at Chevron
This article highlights five remarkable women at Chevron. Each brings these essential qualities to their work, driving progress within the company and for its clients
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Maripedia
Do you know how containerships became giants of the sea?
The evolution of containerships has been key to transforming global trade. As ships grow, the continuous innovation in containerization reflects the growing demands of global commerce.
Do you know which major maritime accidents led to major regulations?
Accidents have been the catalyst for significant regulatory changes. The same applies to the maritime industry, where some of the most catastrophic incidents have led to new regulations.
Watch
Shipping 2030
GMS: Every week is a new economic reality
According to GMS' latest report, the global ship recycling market is navigating turbulent waters amid fresh U.S. steel tariffs, volatile freight rates, fluctuating oil prices, and seasonal monsoons across the Indian sub-continent.
Dutch yard receives order for methanol-ready wind-assisted vessel
Shipbuilder Royal Bodewes has signed a contract with CLI AG (CLI) for the construction of a RB 8500 vessel, equipped with a methanol-ready MAN Engine and wind propulsion.
Asian Shipowners show commitment to HKC compliance
During the 28th Interim Meeting of the Asian Shipowners Association (ASA) Ship Recycling Committee, members expressed they remain committed to ensuring full compliance with the Hong Kong Convention (HKC).
Greek Shipowners and UN Agency discuss nuclear propulsion
On 29 May, Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), met with leading Greek shipowners and government officials in Athens to discuss the future of nuclear-powered commercial shipping.
Companies shake hands to digitalize ammonia bunkering
Ofiniti has partnered with Azane Fuel Solutions to deliver a digital platform supporting the expanding ammonia bunkering infrastructure across Scandinavia, beginning with key projects in Norway.
Lessons Learned
Lessons learned: Lifting risk assessments should consider vessel movements
IMCA draws lessons learned from an incident in which when a winch was lifted, the cargo collided with and got stuck against other cargo on the main deck of the receiving vessel.
Maripedia
Do you know how containerships became giants of the sea?
The evolution of containerships has been key to transforming global trade. As ships grow, the continuous innovation in containerization reflects the growing demands of global commerce.
