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Case study: Fatal accident during ro-ro cargo loading...
posted on: Jun 27, 2026
Britannia P&I Club has published its BSAFE Incident Case Study based on the UK MAIB Accident Report 16/2024, detailing a fatal accident during ro-ro cargo loading operations. During ro-ro cargo loading operations, a crew member acting as banksman suffered fatal crush injuries after becoming trapped between a semi-trailer and part of the ships structure. The crew member was standing in an unsafe area, and the driver positioning the semi-trailer had lost sight of the crew member at the time of the incident. Incident overview Background of ship and voyage details The vessel was a freight-only ro-ro cargo vessel carrying unaccompanied semi-trailers. Cargo operations were performed using shoreside tractor units, which drove on board, collected or delivered semi-trailers, and pushed them into marked stowage spaces on the vehicle decks. This activity was controlled by the ship’s crew, with an experienced crew member designated as ‘banksman’ providing manoeuvring instructions to the shoreside drivers....
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posted on: Jun 26, 2026
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61 new officers commissioned into Bangladesh Navy...
posted on: Jun 26, 2026
A total of 61 new officers have been commissioned into the Bangladesh Navy, marking another milestone in the force’s ongoing efforts to safeguard the nation’s sovereignty, protect national interests, and ensure maritime security. The traditional Summer Presidential Parade of Midshipman Batch 2023-B and Direct Entry Officer Batch 2026-A was held on Sunday at the Bangladesh Naval Academy in Chittagong. Chief of Naval Staff Admiral M Nazmul Hassan attended the ceremony as the chief guest, where he inspected the parade and took the salute from the graduating cadets. The colorful and ceremonious event marked the commissioning of 54 midshipmen from Batch 2023-B and seven Direct Entry Officers from Batch 2026-A, bringing the total number of newly commissioned officers to 61, said a press release. Among the newly commissioned officers are five women, reflecting the growing participation of women in the Bangladesh Navy. The batch also includes two foreign officers, highlighting...
NCSR 13 opens as IMO tackles next steps in navigation and communication...
posted on: Jun 26, 2026
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has opened the 13th session of the Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR 13), with Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez highlighting seafarer safety, maritime communications and digital navigation. Opening the session on 22 June, Dominguez linked the committee’s work to the upcoming Day of the Seafarer on 25 June, noting this year’s theme — “Carrying world trade. Carrying the risks” — as a reminder of the challenges faced by seafarers operating in increasingly complex environments. NCSR agenda focuses on navigation and communications transition The five-day NCSR 13 session will address a range of issues shaping the future of maritime navigation, communication systems and search and rescue operations. Among the key agenda items are proposals to amend existing ship routeing measures and reporting systems, an area that has attracted increasing attention due to growing operational and safety challenges. The committee will also work on the IMO’s...
Denmark joins UK-France mission to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz...
posted on: Jun 26, 2026
Denmark is set to join a UK- and France-led maritime security mission aimed at protecting commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, after the government secured parliamentary backing for the deployment. Following approval from the Foreign Policy Committee, Denmark will contribute to the Multinational Military Mission for the Strait of Hormuz (MMMSoH), a joint operation led by the United Kingdom and France to support the safety of civilian vessels transiting the strategic waterway. The Danish shipping industry has welcomed the decision, with Danish Shipping expressing full support for Denmark’s participation in the mission. It is good and right that Denmark is taking on this responsibility …said Anne H. Steffensen, CEO of Danish Shipping. According to Minister of Defence Jeppe Bruus, the Danish contribution will fall within the categories of an interpreting element, drone capacity, staff officers and a cyber element. In addition, Danish Shipping believes the mandate should also include...
Venezuelan crude exports more than double
posted on: Jun 26, 2026
Venezuela’s seaborne crude exports have more than doubled this year, providing a fresh source of tanker demand and increasing South America’s importance in global oil trade flows. According to Signal Ocean data, Venezuelan crude liftings have risen for six consecutive months, climbing from around 620,000 barrels per day in January to approximately 1.5m barrels per day by mid-June. Volumes briefly exceeded 2m barrels per day in early May, while year-to-date exports are running at roughly twice the average levels recorded in 2024 and 2025. The recovery follows the reinstatement of several US licences covering Venezuela-related energy activities earlier this year. Momentum accelerated further after the US Treasury broadened authorisations for oil, gas and mineral extraction activities on June 10, encouraging greater international participation in the country’s energy sector. Trading houses Vitol and Trafigura are marketing Venezuelan cargoes, while oilfield services giant SLB has signed a long-term agreement with state...
Ctg Port forms support team as NCT-DP World talks enter crucial phase...
posted on: Jun 25, 2026
The Chattogram Port Authority (CPA) has formed a 12-member support team to assist the negotiation committee working on the proposed public-private partnership (PPP) project for the operation and maintenance of the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT), as discussions with Dubai-based global port operator DP World enter a critical stage. According to an office order issued by the CPA secretary on 21 June, the team was constituted following a directive from the Ministry of Shipping’s Development-1 Branch dated 18 June. The support team will provide technical, operational and administrative assistance to the negotiation committee overseeing the project titled “Operation and Maintenance of CPA’s New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) including Overflow Container Yard (OCY) by Private Terminal Operator under PPP.” The committee comprises officials from key divisions of the port authority, including planning, administration, hydrography, marine, engineering, traffic, finance, security and mechanical departments. Among the members are Chief Planning Officer Md...
Bangladesh sees mixed fortunes in non-traditional export markets...
posted on: Jun 25, 2026
Bangladesh’s efforts to diversify exports beyond its traditional Western markets are yielding mixed results, with robust growth in China and several Middle Eastern destinations offset by weakening shipments to major non-traditional markets such as India, Australia, Turkey and Russia, according to the latest Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) data. Country-wise export data for the July-May period of FY2025-26 show exports to China, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Malaysia and Brazil continued to expand, while several established non-traditional destinations registered declines despite years of efforts to broaden Bangladesh’s export footprint beyond the European Union, the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. The mixed performance comes as the FY2026-27 budget renews the government’s emphasis on export diversification through measures to improve industrial competitiveness, facilitate trade and provide dedicated financing for expanding exports ahead of Bangladesh’s graduation from least developed country (LDC) status. Infograph: TBS China emerged as one of the...
India’s three new naval ships boost maritime firepower...
posted on: Jun 25, 2026
NEW DELHI — India has commissioned three domestically built naval vessels—a multi-role stealth frigate, an anti-submarine warfare platform, and a survey ship—as it accelerates both its naval modernization efforts and its push to design and build advanced naval platforms indigenously. The most significant induction, which took place Sunday in the eastern city of Kolkata, was the stealth frigate named “Dunagiri.” One of India’s most advanced surface combatants, it is nearly 149 meters in length and displaces around 6,600 tonnes. Equipped with advanced weapons, sensors and stealth technologies, the new warship is designed to perform air-defense, anti-surface, anti-submarine and long-range strike missions simultaneously. In a statement, the Defense Ministry said the frigate represents a leap in indigenous warship design and combat readiness. “Built using modular construction techniques and armed with supersonic surface to surface missiles, advanced air defense systems, MR Gun, close-in weapon systems and advanced antisubmarine warfare capabilities, the...
IMO and Oman orchestrate phased reopening of Hormuz...
posted on: Jun 25, 2026
Vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz are picking up as international efforts intensify to move stranded ships out of the Gulf in a controlled manner. Allied Shipbroking said the waterway has “begun to breathe again, but only just” following the memorandum of understanding signed between the US and Iran, with completed transits rising to their highest levels since the strait effectively closed on February 28. However, the recovery remains cautious, politically fragile and heavily managed. Oman said on Tuesday it had coordinated with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to provide a temporary maritime corridor for vessels seeking to transit Hormuz. Ships wishing to use the route will need to coordinate with the IMO and follow coordinates issued by the organisation and Omani authorities. The measure is intended to support freedom of navigation through the strategic waterway in accordance with international law and without the imposition of transit fees....
BIMCO highlights close link between cyber security and geopolitics...
posted on: Jun 25, 2026
A new research paper from BIMCO examined how the maritime industry can develop effective geopolitical strategies to address growing cyber security challenges in an increasingly unstable global environment. The shipping industry’s reliance on digital technology has transformed the way companies operate, but it has also introduced new cyber security challenges. Modern maritime IT systems are increasingly complex and interconnected, with companies integrating digital solutions across a wide range of activities. To improve efficiency, reduce costs, strengthen safety, and support sustainability goals, companies can either develop their own digital infrastructure or rely on solutions provided by external technology suppliers. However, this growing dependence on third-party providers can create vulnerabilities, particularly as businesses often work with multiple vendors to achieve greater operational efficiency. The paper, “Managing Geopolitical Cyber Security Risks” which was authored by Aude Chocard under the supervision of Jakob Larsen, BIMCO’s Chief Safety & Security Officer, explores the relationship between national cyber security...
Dali Chief Engineer Admits Criminal Conduct in Baltimore Bridge Allision...
posted on: Jun 25, 2026
Federal prosecutors have reached a deferred prosecution agreement with the chief engineer of the containership Dali, with the veteran Indian mariner admitting to conduct constituting a criminal violation of the Ports and Waterways Safety Act for failing to report a known hazardous condition aboard the vessel before its catastrophic allision with Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge. The agreement, announced Friday by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland, marks the first admission of criminal wrongdoing by an individual directly involved in operating the vessel at the center of one of the worst maritime disasters in recent U.S. history. Chief Engineer Karthikeyan Deenadayalan admitted that he was aware the Dali and two sister ships—the Maersk Saltoro and Cezanne—were operating with an unsafe fuel supply arrangement that lacked redundancy and could impair the vessels’ ability to recover from a power loss. According to the statement of facts filed with the agreement, the vessels used a flushing pump as...
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