Four incidents of armed robbery against ships (two CAT 2 and two CAT 4) in Asia were reported to ReCAAP ISC, between 9th - 16th April 2024.

As UK MAIB reports in its most recent Safety Digest, a medium-sized bulk carrier was on passage to its next harbour in the middle of the night, with good visibility and slight seas.

The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) provides lessons learned from an incident in which, watertight doors that ought have been secured  shut, were observed open. It’s worth reiterating the importance of watertight doors – the clue is in the name.

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) announced a collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com company, to support the maritime industry’s digital transformation and green transition.

The Energy Market Authority (EMA) and JERA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate on mutually beneficial areas in liquefied natural gas (LNG) procurement and supply chains for Singapore and Japan. 

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) signed two memorandum of understanding (MoUs) at the Accelerating Decarbonisation and Digitalisation Conference, during the Singapore Maritime Week 2024.

In this week’s “Shipping Number of the Week” from BIMCO, Chief Shipping Analyst, Niels Rasmussen, examines the effect of the COVID pandemic on the container market’s growth.

According to EIA, China, imported 11.3 million barrels per day (b/d) of crude oil in 2023, 10% more than in 2022, according to China customs data.

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) was notified on 16th April of a fire onboard a Tanzania-flagged freighter, LAYAR ANGGUN 8(LA8), in Singapore territorial waters off Pedra Branca.

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) presents an incident which serves as a precautionary example of the potential hazards associated with improperly depressurizing piping to remove a hydrate.