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.
gCaptain Article: Wind Propulsion Gains Regulatory Momentum at IMO
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.
gCaptain Article: Maersk’s Suez Return Signals a Turning Point in the Two-Year Red Sea Crisis
Maersk has confirmed the first permanent return of a major container service to the trans-Suez route, signaling cautious confidence that Red Sea security conditions have improved.
Professional Mariner Article: IMO Details Raft of New Shipping Rules in Force from Jan. 1
New IMO amendments in force from Jan. 1 strengthen seafarer welfare, fire safety, container reporting, fuel standards, polar operations, and shipboard technology across multiple conventions.
Professional Mariner Article: Polar Code Adds New Safety Provisions, Includes More Vessels
Below-average polar sea ice and shifting ice patterns are tightening navigation windows just as expanded IMO Polar Code requirements take effect in 2026, increasing the importance of real-time ice data and voyage planning.
MarineLog Article: Mitigating Risk for High-Value, Temperature-Sensitive Marine Cargo
From specialized packaging and preshipment testing to real-time sensors and customer tracking, proactive cold-chain strategies can dramatically reduce spoilage risks in marine shipments of perishable goods.
gCaptain Article: Big Boxships Return to Suez After Two-Year Hiatus
CMA CGM and Maersk ships are once again transiting the Suez Canal, signaling a tentative recovery of the Red Sea route after months of security-driven diversions around Africa.