“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)....
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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...
Seawork 2026 adds new pavilion dedicated to uncrewed and autonomous maritime systems
Seawork 2026 will introduce the Autonomous & Remote-Operated Vessel Pavilion, a new exhibition area dedicated to uncrewed and autonomous...
How Trump sank ten years of climate talks – and what shipping does next
Ten years of net-zero negotiations have been sent spiralling. All thanks to Trump and his endless quest to diminish...
Cruise passenger found dead on island after failing to return to ship
An 80-year-old Australian woman has died on Lizard Island in the Great Barrier Reef after being left behind by...
Survitec targets cost and pressure reduction with new high-expansion foam system
Survitec has developed a new high-expansion foam fire suppression system that is said to significantly reduce pressure requirements and...
World-first project in Plymouth to enable autonomous vessels to read navigational data
A research project has been launched in Plymouth to teach autonomous vessels to read and act on official navigation...
South Shields Marine School in the UK holding careers day in November
A maritime school in the north east of England is holding a careers day where companies will be recruiting...
VIDEO: Dramatic moment navy boats collide in Veracruz – minor injuries reported
“The US destroyers are trembling with fear at these displays,” says one online commentator about the moment that two...
City of Glasgow College opens Europe’s largest maritime simulation hub
City of Glasgow College has opened a £2.5 million maritime simulation hub, now Europe’s largest and most advanced facility...
