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.
Swedish company eMarine will deploy 1,500 ABB NINVA™ non-invasive temperature sensors across cruise and cargo vessels, marking the technology’s debut in the global marine sector and advancing decarbonization and energy efficiency.
Effective fluid filtration is essential for the health and reliability of ship propulsion, hydraulic, and cooling systems. With evolving regulations and rising operational demands, modern marine filtration solutions are driving cost savings, compliance, and operational continuity at sea.
A hacker group has claimed responsibility for a major cyber attack disabling communications on over 60 Iranian tanker and cargo vessels, marking the second large-scale breach of Iran’s maritime sector this year.
The Maersk Triple-E class containership Marie Maersk has resumed its eastbound voyage around the Cape of Good Hope after successfully containing a container fire off the Liberian coast. External firefighting teams remain on board as a precaution.
External firefighting crews have joined the Marie Maersk’s crew in battling a container fire off the Liberian coast. While the blaze is contained, it has yet to be fully extinguished, and the vessel’s port of refuge is still under review.
The Greek cargo vessel MN Kostas has partially sunk off Crete nearly a month after grounding on a reef, with only its bow now visible above water. All 14 crew were safely evacuated, and no pollution has been reported.
