On June 26, 2025, the IMO adopted major safety upgrades to SOLAS regulation V/23 and introduced mandatory Pilot Transfer Arrangement (PTA) Performance Standards, marking a critical milestone in maritime pilot safety.
A major rescue operation is ongoing in the Red Sea after the bulk carrier Eternity C was struck by Houthi forces and sank. The Liberian-flagged ship was attacked with missiles and a remote-controlled explosive boat, leaving it without power and fatally damaged.
๐ Generally speaking, humpback whales are not dangerous to humans and are not known for aggressive behavior. These massive marine mammals are among the most gentle and curious of the whale species.
In a breakthrough for sustainable shipping, Dutch solar tech firm Wattlab and Germanyโs HGK Shipping have launched the Blue Marlin โ the first inland cargo vessel to use solar power directly for propulsion.
๐ Finding a snake on a ship โ whether itโs a cargo vessel or a passenger cruise โ can be a rare but serious situation. Hereโs how crew members should handle it.
๐๐ฅ Singaporean authorities have formally charged two seafarers in connection with a deadly tanker collision last year that cast a harsh spotlight on the global shadow fleet trade.
Yes, the physical fitness of seafarers is subject to specific requirements established by international maritime conventions and regulations to ensure the safety of life at sea and the effective performance of duties on board.