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The European Maritime Safety Agency has released the Seafarer Statistics in the EU report, where it explores various statistics and trends regarding seafarers, during the year of 2022. 

According to Risk Intelligence, on 3rd May, a Houthi announcement led to concern. Following on from dozens of attacks against merchant ships in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden since November, the group threatened to extend their area of operations to the Eastern Mediterranean.

The UK Chamber of Shipping has set out a bold vision to partner with the next government at its annual parliamentary reception in Westminster, highlighting five key areas where urgent action is needed under the themes of people, planet, and prosperity.

Cybersecurity in the maritime industry is becoming increasingly crucial as vessels, ports, and supply chains embrace digitalization. With the integration of IoT (Internet of Things) devices, automation, and interconnected systems, the sector faces a growing threat landscape that includes risks such as data breaches, ransomware attacks, and sabotage attempts.

Tokyo MOU published its Annual Report for 2023, indicating that it conducted 30,887 inspections, involving 18,298 individual ships. Out of 30,887 inspections, there were 18,806 inspections where ships were found with deficiencies.

The Q2 2024 Dry Bulk Shipping Market Overview & Outlook from BIMCO has been released which features an analysis of the dry bulk shipping market regarding supply and demand.

IACS (International Association of Classification Societies) published its 2023 Annual Review which  includes a broad range of articles highlighting IACS’ work in 2023, with a strong emphasis on the significant advancements made in alternative fuels. 

The ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre (ISC), together with co-organisers the Asian Shipowners Association (ASA), INTERTANKO and the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), conducted the annual Anti-Piracy and Sea Robbery Conference 2024 in conjunction with Singapore Maritime Week.

The 2024 Leading Maritime Cities (LMC) report by DNV and Menon Economics names Singapore as the world’s top maritime hub. 

In light of recent statistics and findings from the Panama Maritime Authority regarding maritime incidents and casualties in the past four years (2020-2023), it is evident that there are critical areas requiring improvement in the implementation of Safety Management Systems across the fleet.