Safety Parent

Dr. Harry S. Banga and Mr. Angad Banga of the Caravel Group announced the acquisition of the International Maritime Institute (IMI) in India, with the aim to develop the next generation of global maritime professionals and ensure the industry’s long-term sustainability.

Steamship Mutual Club has issued an alert to inform about the risks in manual handling on vessels and the threat of crew injuries.

Officials from HM Coastguard and the shipping companies involved in the North Sea incident say that situation aboard both vessels is stable.

Analysis of freight and cargo handling claims history reveals that a fifth of all losses and damage to port equipment are related to fire.

The Marine Safety Forum (MSF) draws lessons learned from an incident where a vessel experienced a leak during offshore operations due to an open strainer vent cock.

The American P&I Club has released the latest instalment of its Good Catch series in which it explains the dangers of breakaway barges.

InterManager, the Nautical Institute & IMarEST joined forces to address concerns over the continuing deaths of seafarers in enclosed spaces.

The Houthis reiterated their threats against Israeli shipping until crossings to the Gaza Strip are reopened and aid is permitted to enter.

A ballistic missile strike on a bulk carrier while it was docked at Odessa Port has resulted in four fatalities.

The captain of the Solong cargo ship, that collided with oil tanker Stena Immaculate on 10 March, has been arrested.