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All vessels passing EU waters need to provide insurance info
The European Commission has adopted a measure to enhance maritime safety and environmental protection around the EU’s coasts by mandating proof of insurance information.
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Navigating malaria at sea: Why prevention requires a rethink
This World Malaria Day, observed annually on April 25th, Dr. Laura Benzonana (Health4Crew CEO) and Mrs. Penelope Robotis (Chief HR & Recruitment Officer at IMEQ) highlight the importance of prevention at sea—and why the maritime industry must rethink risk, not just from malaria, but also from the interventions used to fight it.
Book Review: Developing soft skills in mariners
Developing Soft Skills in Mariners: A Facilitator’s Handbook by Professor Carole Davis highlights the critical human element of maritime training. This handbook serves as a comprehensive guide for course designers, facilitators, and maritime organizations seeking to enhance soft skills training.
Why the least skilled think they know the most: The Dunning-Kruger effect explained
Ever noticed how the loudest person in the room isn’t always the most informed? Or how some people seem supremely confident about topics they barely understand? That’s not just frustrating—it’s science and it’s called the Dunning-Kruger effect.
Green-Jakobsen: Addressing low crew confidence, a hidden hazard at sea
Human performance is influenced by numerous factors, and one deserves greater attention today: crew confidence. In this article, Green-Jakobsen highlights the increased need to monitor, discuss, and develop crew confidence levels if we want to enhance human performance.
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Regulatory Update
ILO’s 5th MLC Special Tripartite Committee: Key outcomes
The Fifth Meeting of the Special Tripartite Committee of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006) took place 7 – 11 April 2025 at the International Labour Organization (ILO) headquarters, Geneva, making significant decisions regarding seafarers' rights.
Complying with Med and Red Sea ECAs: What you need to know
The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Maritime Administration has provided an overview of the new requirements for the Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea, and Gulf of Aden Emission Control Areas (ECAs), with a particular focus on sulfur emissions, oil discharge, and garbage disposal regulations.
USTR unveils scaled back port fee plan following industry pushback
The USTR announced its plan to impose fees on ships built in China and operated by Chinese companies that dock at U.S. ports.
Greece submits overdue maritime spatial plans to the EU
The Greek government has submitted overdue maritime spatial plans to the EU, outlining activities like fishing and offshore energy.
New minimum wage agreed for seafarers
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has concluded the latest round of minimum wage negotiations for able seafarers at a meeting of the Subcommittee on Wages of Seafarers of the Joint Maritime Commission (JMC), held in Geneva on 14 and 15 April 2025.
UK updates Port & Marine Facilities Safety Code
The UK’s Department for Transport (DfT) published on 15 April the updated Port & Marine Facilities Safety Code.
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High-quality case management for ill crew: A West Nile virus case study
In the maritime industry, the health and safety of crew members are of paramount importance. When a crew member presents...
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Maripedia
Do you know why ships float?
“Eurika! (I have found)”... Shouted Archimedes after he sunk in his bathtub, but did you know that the discovery behind that Eurika is the reason why ships float?
Do you know the many colours of alternative fuels?
Pink, green, white, brown, turquoise, blue, and grey are all beautiful colours. But did you know that alternative fuels come in all these colours and many other forms?
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Shipping 2030
Industry players collaborate over wind propulsion installation
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) is classing a series of methanol-ready oil and chemical tankers for Union Maritime, which are being equipped with wind propulsion systems, including Norsepower Rotor Sails (NPRS).
Three vessels operating in South Pacific switch to biofuels
Swire Shipping has announced that three of its vessels operating in the South Pacific, Apia Chief, Tonga Chief, and Kokopo Chief, have transitioned to using B24 and B30 second-generation biofuel blends.
Companies successfully collaborate over B20 biofuel trial
Norden, in partnership with MASH Makes, has successfully completed a vessel trial of a biofuel blend on an ocean-going ship.
Osaka launches ship-to-ship LNG bunkering service
Osaka Gas Co., Ltd. announced on 21 April that it has launched Japan’s first shore-to-ship LNG bunkering service, supplying liquefied natural gas directly to vessels at its Senboku LNG Terminal in Osaka.
IMO rolls out training on alternative fuels
The large-scale rollout of the Train-the-Trainer Programme on Alternative Fuels for Sustainable Shipping, led by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), has begun.
Lessons Learned
Lessons learned: Conventional tugs should use a gob rope or wire
The UK MAIB’s latest Safety Digest recounts a close call in which a tug was nearly capsized during a routine berthing operation after its towline came under unexpected tension and the master lost control.
Maripedia
Do you know why ships float?
“Eurika! (I have found)”... Shouted Archimedes after he sunk in his bathtub, but did you know that the discovery behind that Eurika is the reason why ships float?
