ABS is redefining maritime training with the acquisition of MetaSHIP, launching immersive, game-based learning solutions to equip the global maritime workforce with critical skills for a rapidly evolving industry.
NOAA has confirmed the emergence of La Niña conditions in the equatorial Pacific, with the phenomenon expected to persist through winter 2025–26, potentially influencing global weather and key maritime operations.
Royal Wagenborg has confirmed the successful refloating of the Thamesborg after 33 days aground in the Franklin Strait, with the vessel now en route to a port of refuge ahead of Arctic winter conditions.
The IMO is poised to adopt the world’s first global carbon pricing scheme for shipping, marking a historic step toward net-zero emissions and a transformative moment for international maritime regulation.
A long-awaited report into the Wakashio disaster off Mauritius exposes a series of human errors, navigation failures, and crew distractions—including alcohol use and attempts to access mobile networks—that led to one of the country’s worst marine pollution crises.
A month after running aground in Canada’s Northwest Passage, the Dutch cargo vessel Thamesborg remains stranded as salvage teams, now assisted by the icebreaker Botnica, race to refloat the ship before winter sea ice closes in.
AMSA is sounding the alarm over persistent failures in container cargo securing on ships arriving at Australian ports, citing recent incidents of lost and damaged containers and urging operators to strengthen compliance and crew training.
A new MAIB report reveals that a fire aboard the Finnmaster ro-ro cargo vessel in Hull was caused by faulty fuel system modifications and compounded by multiple emergency system failures, prompting a series of safety recommendations.
A surge in vessel fires and growing reluctance by ports to offer refuge is leaving fire-damaged ships stranded at sea for months, escalating risks and costs for owners, insurers, and crews.
Yara Clean Ammonia has begun construction of the world’s first renewable ammonia-powered containership, Yara Eyde, marking a major milestone in maritime decarbonization and the adoption of low-emission fuels for shipping.
