At least 18 killed, hundreds rescued in Philippines ferry sinking
At least 18 people have been killed, and dozens remain unaccounted for after a passenger and cargo ferry sank...
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MAIB highlights systemic safety failures in fatal pilot transfer incident
“Pilot transfers are challenging and potentially hazardous,” says MAIB’s chief inspector of marine accidents, Andrew Moll. His comment comes...
Helm Operations reaches 400 customers across global fleets
Growth milestones in maritime technology rarely come from a single sector or use case. Reaching 400 customers, with more...
BMT partners with South Australia to develop smart harbour management prototype
Maritime design house and technical consulting firm BMT is collaborating with South Australia’s Department of Infrastructure and Transport (DIT...
IMarEST expands into China with new Ningbo office
The Institute for Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) has opened its Foreign Non-Governmental Organisations (FNGO) Representative Office in...
Vessel operators face rising refrigeration costs as UK aligns with EU F-gas phase-down
UK vessel operators using conventional refrigeration gases face a tightening cost and compliance squeeze as the UK government moves...
Leadership shift at Safe Boats International as CEO transitions
Safe Boats International (SBI), which designs and manufactures aluminium boats for military, law enforcement, fire and rescue, and other...
Sanctioned Venezuela tanker seized by US forces
US armed forces have seized a large oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela in an operation that highlights...
“Critical insurance policy blind spot” – it’s time to move beyond simple asset replacement
There’s a compliance gap that could sink Europe’s green shipping goals, writes Armand Lans from FDR Risk (pictured above)....
Korean ferry carrying 267 crashes as helm ‘distracted by his phone’
A South Korean passenger ferry carrying 267 people ran aground near a small uninhabited islet off the country’s south-west...
Volklec and Walker Subsea partner on underwater battery pack
UK battery manufacturer Volklec is expanding into the marine sector with a new underwater power system agreement. Volklec has...
