Three years after the incident, the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) published the results of its investigation into the grounding of the Wakashio bulk carrier that ran off the coast of Mauritius, concluding that the accident was ''most propably a result of human factor''.

Republic of the Marshall Islands as issued by Marine safety advisory announced the sunsetting of traditional paper nautical charts. Purpose of this Advisory is to bring awareness to the subject.

On 2nd August, container ship MTT Singapore, ran aground onto right bank of Hugli river while sailing upstream in India. 

The Paris MoU Committee approved at its 56th meeting the 2022 inspection results and adopted new performance lists for flag States and Recognized Organizations (ROs).

According to UNCTAD’s Review of Maritime Transport 2023,  as of January 2023, the world fleet consisted of 105,493 vessels of 100 gross tons and above.

The European Union Council and Parliament have reached a provisional deal to include shipping in the EU emissions trading system (EU-ETS).

The Annual Report 2022-2023 of the Union of Greek Shipowners has been released, which it provides an in-depth analysis of the sector’s most important developments in maritime policy.

HD Hyundai, has expressed interest in using part of the vast Subic Bay shipyard complex once operated by its compatriot Hanjin Heavy Industries.

In its annual report, UK MAIB referred to pilot ladder incidents and accidents and to the actions that can prevent these accidents. 

The Q1 2024 Shipping Market Overview & Outlook from BIMCO has been released which features an analysis of the container shipping market regarding supply and demand.