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17/06/2026

Bulk carrier, Thor Nitnirund,
serious injury, Cook Strait,
New Zealand, 20 March 2025

12/06/2026

8. Third tanker disabled by U.S. forces this week puts focus on Indian seafarers
A third tanker has reportedly been disabled by U.S. military action within the same week, increasing concern about the safety of crews operating in the Middle East region. The incidents have drawn particular attention to Indian seafarers, who make up a large proportion of personnel serving aboard affected vessels.

All 20 Indian crew members aboard the tanker MT Jalveer were safely evacuated to shore Thursday after U.S. forces disabled the vessel during a blockade enforcement operation in the Gulf of Oman,...

10/06/2026

8. 24 seafarers rescued from Palau-flagged oil tanker hit by U.S. Navy
Twenty-four seafarers were rescued from a Palau-flagged oil tanker after a collision involving a U.S. Navy vessel. Authorities said all crew members were safely evacuated while investigations into the incident are underway.

The Government of India confirmed the incident, saying the vessel MT Marivex, an oil tanker, with 24 Indian seafarers was hit around 1.30. PM today.

08/06/2026

1995-built Golden Star 1, a Tanzania-flag box-boat goes down off Batam
A container ship has sunk off Batam in Indonesia, prompting rescue efforts and investigations into the cause of the incident. Initial reports indicated that all crew members were safely evacuated before the vessel went down.

A small containership trading between Singapore and Malaysia has sunk off the Indonesian island of Batam after reportedly taking on water, prompting navigation warnings for ships transiting one of the world’s busiest shipping corridors. The 1995-built Golden Star 1, a Tanzania-flagged container an...

06/06/2026

This bulletin describes vessel requirements under the Interim Order for the Protection of the Southern Resident Killer Whale (Orcinus orca) in the Waters of Southern British Columbia, 2026, which came into force June 1, 2026.

04/06/2026

Revised rescue guide launched to safeguard life at sea

04/06/2026

Hazardous cargo liability treaty set for 2027 launch
A new international treaty covering liability and compensation for hazardous and noxious cargo incidents is expected to enter into force in 2027. The framework aims to strengthen legal protections and compensation mechanisms in cases involving dangerous cargo spills or maritime accidents.

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A long-awaited international compensation regime covering accidents involving hazardous and noxious substances (HNS) at sea is finally set to enter into force in November 2027, closing a major gap in shipping’s liability framework as trade in chemicals and alternative fuels continues to expand. Th...

04/06/2026

The Cargo Incident Notification System (CINS) has released new guidelines, titled "CINS Guidelines for Shipping Lithium-ion Cells and Batteries in Containers."

30/05/2026

6. Enclosed spaces: routine, familiar, fatal
A new maritime safety report warns that accidents in enclosed spaces onboard ships continue to claim lives despite years of industry awareness campaigns. Experts stressed that routine familiarity with such operations often leads to complacency, while improper atmosphere testing and safety procedures remain common factors in fatalities.

Sunil Kapoor on why enclosed space fatalities continue despite procedures and training. He looks at behavioural patterns, system gaps, and the need for greater visibility across the industry. It was a normal day. Cargo operations had begun. The superintendent was on board. Hatch covers were open, cr...

23/05/2026

IACS publishes results of Concentrated Inspection Campaign on onboard Emergency Power Supply

IACS has published the results of its Concentrated Inspection Campaign on Emergency Power Supply Tests on ships, conducted during 2025, and made a number of rec