The six leading maritime organisations jointly published 22 pages of new guidance on transiting the Strait of Hormuz in May 2026. This article reviews whether it actually helps the Master and the DPA make the call — and what’s still missing.
The 2026 Hormuz Transit Guidance: A Master Mariner’s Review Read More »
The IMO adopted the first international code for autonomous ships at MSC 111 on 22 May 2026. This article breaks down what the code actually contains, what it leaves unresolved, and why every serving seafarer and maritime professional needs to understand it.
Bridge collapse liability, LLMC 1976 challenges, and shipowners liability under threat. Three recent US and Australian legal developments that change the game for maritime operators.
The Shield Is Cracking: Three Ways the Right to Limit Liability Is Being Challenged Read More »
The Strait of Hormuz is functionally closed. 2,000 vessels are stranded. 20,000 seafarers can’t go home. This is what it looks like from someone who has navigated these waters.
Discover the crucial role of human factors in maritime safety and learn how addressing these factors can reduce accidents. Explore key human factors in the maritime industry and effective strategies for improving safety.
Human Factors in Maritime Safety: Understanding and Mitigating Accidents Read More »
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Secretary-General Mr. Guy Platten, recently spoke at a monthly luncheon during the 65th Anniversary event of The Hong Kong Shipowners Association in Hong Kong. He spoke on the topic of ‘Future fuel demand and seafarer training – an interlinked journey towards 2050’ and how much more needs to be
Maritime Just Transition: Ensuring Sustainability and Equity for Seafarers. Read More »
As the global community continues to grapple with the urgent need to decarbonise various sectors of the economy, the shipping industry has come under increasing scrutiny for its role in contributing to climate change. According to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the shipping industry is responsible for about 2-3% of global greenhouse gas emissions. This
Is Nuclear Power the answer to decarbonisation in shipping? Read More »
Ship Inspection Report Program (SIRE) was introduced by Oil companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) in 1993 to ensure that the standards of ship inspection meets the expected standards of Oil Majors. Over the years, the programme has been quite effective in improving the safety standards in the tanker industry. However, recently, the improvement has
OCIMF – SIRE 2.0 – New Human Centric Approach to Ship Inspection. Read More »