The grounded barge Defiant was successfully refloated and removed from San Juan Harbor, allowing the port to resume normal operations.
Professional Mariner Article: Salvors Remove Grounded Barge from Entrance to San Juan Harbor
gCaptain Article: Twenty Years of Seafarer Protections: Maritime Labour Convention Marks Historic Milestone
The ILO, ICS, and ITF marked 20 years of the Maritime Labour Convention, renewing calls to strengthen seafarer protections and recognize mariners as essential workers.
Maritime Executive Article: Video Shows Containership Hitting and Pushing Two Ferries in Santos Harbor
A containership collided with two ferries while maneuvering in Santos harbor, forcing crew members into the water. No serious injuries were reported.
Maritime Executive Article: Engine Room Fire Kills Two on Bunker Off China
Two seafarers were killed and one injured after an engine room fire aboard the Singapore-flagged bulker Mandy off northern China. Authorities are investigating the incident.
Maritime Executive Article: Tanker Docking in Russia Hits Dock Wall and Crane
A Liberian-flagged tanker struck a dock and damaged a crane while maneuvering into Russia’s Port of Ust-Luga amid heavy ice conditions. No injuries or pollution were reported.
gCaptain Article: Wind Propulsion Gains Regulatory Momentum at IMO
The IMO has approved a plan to develop interim safety guidelines for wind-assisted propulsion by 2029, clearing a key regulatory hurdle for wider commercial adoption.
Professional Mariner Article: New Report Highlights Growing Strain on World’s Seafarers
A major WMU survey finds high stress, long hours, and declining retention across the global seafaring workforce, raising concerns about safety and the industry’s long-term sustainability.
gCaptain Article: Engine Room Fire Extinguished on Car Carrier Thames Highway off Germany
German responders extinguished an engine room fire aboard the car carrier MS Thames Highway off Borkum, safely accounting for all crew and highlighting ongoing EV fire safety concerns.
MarineLog Article: A Radical MASS Transformation
Autonomous ships are moving from trials to real-world operations, but safety, regulation, and human oversight remain central as MASS technology reshapes global shipping.
Professional Mariner Article: Global Maritime Piracy, Armed Robbery Increased in 2025
Global piracy incidents rose again in 2025, with the Singapore Straits leading worldwide reports and violence against crews remaining a key concern.