The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) is urging marine insurers to strengthen due diligence and ethical underwriting practices as regulatory scrutiny grows around modern slavery and forced labor risks in global maritime supply chains.
The crew of the Marie Maersk has contained a fire aboard the massive containership off the Liberian coast, with external support and ongoing crisis management ensuring vessel safety as investigations continue.
The UN Security Council convened for a high-level debate on maritime security, spotlighting escalating threats to global shipping—from piracy and cyberattacks to geopolitical tensions and climate challenges. Leaders called for strengthened multilateral cooperation to ensure the safety and resilience of global trade’s most vital arteries.
Saint Maarten has warned against fraudulent flag registry operations, clarifying that it does not issue international ship or seafarer certificates and urging stakeholders to verify credentials through official channels.
An explosion—likely from a mine—aboard the Ukrainian dredger Ingulskiy in the Bystre waterway has killed three crew members and injured others, prompting the channel’s closure and an ongoing investigation by authorities.
TAIC’s investigation into the Achilles Bulker incident found that poor welding during a 2021 drydock led to the vessel’s rudder loss in 2023. The report calls for improved quality assurance in rudder maintenance and global standards for safer ship operations.
Bibby Marine has laid the keel for the world’s first hybrid methanol-battery e-CSOV, a zero-emission vessel designed to support offshore wind farms with cutting-edge battery and methanol technology, marking a milestone for sustainable maritime innovation.
MITAGS’ Maritime Apprenticeship Program provides a practical, debt-free route to a maritime career, allowing participants to earn a deck officer’s license in just two years through classroom and hands-on training at sea.
The ITF reports a 30% surge in seafarer abandonment cases in 2025, with over 2,200 crew left stranded and unpaid. Flags of Convenience and weak enforcement are fueling the crisis, prompting calls for urgent global action.
Norway’s Enova program has allocated $76 million to support hydrogen and ammonia-powered ships and infrastructure, advancing maritime decarbonization and fostering new green industries in Norway.
