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UK forces given green light to board sanctioned vessels
Government tries to force dark fleet diversions by interdiction in UK waters.
Fatal accident to a crew member on board the roll-on/roll-off cargo vessel Laureline
# Fatal accident to a crew member on board the roll-on/roll-off cargo vessel Laureline A fatal accident has claimed the life of a crew member aboard the roll-on/roll-off cargo vessel Laureline, according to an investigation by the UK’s Marine Accident Investigation Branch. The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns within the ro-ro sector, one of the […]
Marlink warns of dramatic rise in GNSS jamming and spoofing
Maritime satellite interference has leapt by 50% so far in March and are becoming persistent on some routes.
The evolution of Marine Services with DP World’s Ganesh Raj
A deep dive into DP World’s Marine Services business, how it has evolved, and what lies ahead
Intra-Asian container carriers buck income gloom
As global container markets suffer the swings and declines in demand and income intra-Asia lines have seen profits boosted by the latest dramas in global trading
Container shipping faces ‘shallow’ downcycle amid strong carrier finances
Ocean carriers have a stronger financial backstop than past downcycles after having retired significant debt and increasing their profitability in the last five years post-pandemic, writes Executive Editor Mark Szakonyi.
Clarifications on blackout recovery requirements for DP notation closed bus-ties qualifiers
The application of the closed bus-ties qualifiers to DP shuttle tankers and the general technical development of DP systems has caused a need for a more detailed specification related to propellers driven by 2-stroke crosshead engines and certain switchboard configurations. This…
Loss of propulsion in heavy weather experienced by the passenger vessel Spirit of Discovery, leading to over 100 injuries and one fatality
# Spirit of Discovery Loss of Propulsion The passenger vessel Spirit of Discovery experienced a catastrophic loss of propulsion while operating in heavy weather, resulting in over 100 injuries and one fatality, according to findings by the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB). The incident highlighted critical vulnerabilities in vessel operations during adverse sea conditions, when […]
UK fatalities at sea: Coroner’s Court, crisis response, and lessons for owners, charterers and operators in high-risk regions
In light of the recent escalation of conflict in the Middle East, the risks facing vessels, owners, charterers, crew, and personnel providers operating in the region have increased dramatically. Whilst we anticipate stakeholders are already reviewing and updating procedures to…
Idwal appoints Rebecca Sperti as Chief Commercial Officer to accelerate global growth
Idwal, the global vessel assurance specialist, has announced the appointment of Rebecca Sperti as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Rebecca joined the business on Monday 23rd February and is based at Idwal’s headquarters in Cardiff Bay. Rebecca is a highly experienced commercial…