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Fin Whale Ship Strikes Surge...
By Rodrigo Gutierrez MEJILLONES, Chile (Reuters) – Increased activity by the fin whale – the world’s second-largest whale species...
Ultranav rolls out ShipIn AI...
Ultranav is expanding the use of ShipIn FleetVision across its fleet following a structured pilot, deepening its use of artificial...
IMO adopts plan to help...
The International Maritime Organization’s Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response has agreed on a draft updated strategy and action...
IMO LEG 113 to put...
The International Maritime Organization aims to explore measures to prevent fraudulent registration during the 113th session of its Legal...
DP World, APM Terminals Partner at Jeddah to Strengthen Red Sea Hub...
posted on: Feb 22, 2026
DP World and APM Terminals are joining forces at Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah Islamic Port, consolidating their positions at one of the Red Sea’s most strategically important container gateways. Under the agreement, APM Terminals — the port operating arm of A.P. Moller–Maersk — will acquire a 37.5% minority stake in the Southern Container Terminal. DP World will retain a 62.5% majority share and continue operating the facility. The deal tightens collaboration between two of the world’s largest terminal operators and reinforces Jeddah’s role as a critical hub linking Asia, Europe, and Africa through the Red Sea corridor. DP World has significantly upgraded the terminal since securing a 30-year Build-Operate-Transfer concession in 2019, expanding capacity, improving operational efficiency, and aligning the facility with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 objectives. “Saudi Arabia is a strategic market for DP World, and Jeddah Islamic Port has been central to our growth in the Kingdom for more than two...
One year on, the MSC Baltic III is still stranded...
posted on: Feb 22, 2026
It has been more than a year since the containership MSC Baltic III ran aground approximately 12 nautical miles off the entrance to Bay of Islands, Newfoundland in Canada. The vessel grounded in Cedar Cove, near the community of Lark Harbour, following strong winds and severe weather on 15 February 2025. The vessel’s 20 crew members were safely evacuated and the Canadian Coast Guard shifted its focus to removing fuel and cargo to mitigate environmental risks from the grounded ship. All 20 individuals on board were airlifted to safety, with three requiring hospitalization. One year later, the ship remains at the grounding site with visible hull damage and cracking have been reported, as harsh winter conditions, including heavy seas and freezing temperatures, have left parts of the vessel coated in ice. The stern has reportedly settled onto the seabed. According to the latest update from the Canadian Coast Guard, winter weather and...
Chagos Islanders Return Home as UK Weighs Their Fate...
posted on: Feb 22, 2026
As the UK debates the fate of the Chagos Archipelago deal which transfers sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius, a party of Chagos Islanders has returned to their homeland and re-established residence on the Île de Coin. Diego Garcia, the home of the US Naval Support Facility, lies approximately 117 nautical miles south of the Île de Coin, at a distance which cannot feasibly interrupt or threaten activities on the joint US-UK base. Nonetheless, under the terms of the US-UK agreement governing the use of Diego Garcia, the United Kingdom authorities are obliged to keep the outer islands of the British Indian Ocean Territory free of inhabitants. The Chagossians on the island have so far refused to leave, and have said that more Chagossians are on the way. Île de Coin lies approximately 117 nm north of Diego Garcia, 286nm south of the Maldives, and 1,500 nm from Mauritius. (Google Earth/CJRC). ...
China Snaps Up Distressed Russian Oil Cargoes Shunned by India...
posted on: Feb 22, 2026
By Julian Lee and Rong Wei Neo (Bloomberg) — Chinese refiners are snapping up Russian oil that India is shunning, helping Moscow to overcome a dip in purchases by the country that’s normally its biggest buyer of seaborne barrels. Deliveries of Russian crude to Chinese ports rose to 2.09 million barrels a day in the first 18 days of February, vessel-tracking data compiled by Bloomberg show. The increase — from 1.72 million barrels a day in the whole of January and 1.39 million in December — has more than offset a drop from India. Russia’s ability to find buyers for its oil is vital for the Kremlin as the war in Ukraine approaches the four-year mark, with millions of barrels building up at sea, and signs that production and drilling rates are under pressure. At the same time, India’s refiners have been pressed by the US to eliminate crude purchases from Moscow, although how deep and lasting the cuts...
Language differences onboard: A barrier to ship safety?...
posted on: Feb 22, 2026
The need for a common language onboard is considered essential for safe operation of a ship, at a time when the nature of seafaring itself means ships are manned with crew members from different parts of the world. Many studies have attempted to investigate the impact of national culture on human failures at sea revealing that lack of a common language could make ship a high-risk work environment. Crews coming from various nationalities have different mother tongues, even body language and gestures, while different cultures may interpret things differently. Meanwhile, communication is a complex concept of its own, involving emotional triggers and audiovisual perception, and barriers to its effectiveness vary from physical to physiological factors. As such, even people who speak the same language sometimes misunderstand each other. However, consequences of misunderstandings may be fatal onboard vessels, especially in case of emergencies, when time is limited and people normally...
India’s Fleet Review Begins, With Iran Present But Not the U.S. Navy...
posted on: Feb 21, 2026
The International Fleet Review being hosted by the Indian Navy has been getting underway in the port city of Visakhapatnam, home of the Indian Navy’s Eastern Command. Visak, as it is known, is also India’s shipbuilding capital. The interlinked series of exercises commenced on Thursday February 18 with a review of the ships participating by India’s President, and will be followed by parades ashore and then Exercise Milan-2026 over February 19 to 26 at sea in the Bay of Bengal, covering anti-submarine warfare, air defence, maritime domain awareness and search-and-rescue operations. The flagship of the sea phase will be the Indian Vikrant-class carrier INS Vikrant (R11), on its first international outing after its debut into combat service during Operation Sindoor, the Indo-Pakistan war of May 2025. Initial interest is focused on who out of 135 countries issued invitations have turned up for the Review. India will field a formidable fleet of 45 ships,...
Geopolitical tensions pose need for relevant seafarer training...
posted on: Feb 21, 2026
Copenhagen Business School’s Irene Rosberg, Programme Director of the Blue MBA and Blue Board Leadership, reports that geopolitical insight is now the most requested subject across her executive portfolio. Demand has risen sharply over the past 18 months as global instability reshapes commercial predictability. “Leaders are asking different questions,” said Rosberg. “They want clarity on sanctions exposure, trade fragmentation, regional power shifts and the implications for capital, insurance and operations. Political decisions now influence balance sheets, asset valuation and strategic direction.” Ongoing conflicts, protectionist policies, energy security pressures and strategic rivalry between major economies are altering established trade patterns. These forces are influencing fleet deployment, chartering strategies, financing structures and insurance conditions. Risk no longer sits neatly within technical or regulatory categories. It is shaped by political alignment, national policy and shifting alliances. Leadership must reflect that reality. Boards are now expected to demonstrate foresight, judgement and accountability in environments...
Many voices, one ship: Navigating cross-cultural dynamics at sea...
posted on: Feb 21, 2026
Communication is the backbone of life on board, both for daily operations and for safety. Yet, multinational crews often face challenges as people navigate diverse cultural norms and expectations. Despite the hurdles, seafarers find ways to connect, share ideas and even use humor to bridge gaps. Crew members differ in nationality, working style, age, ethnicity, gender and many other aspects of identity. Through verbal and nonverbal communication, they communicate and exchange ideas, learning to understand one another across cultural boundaries. In the maritime industry, the importance of clear communication cannot be overstated. Safe vessel operations depend on precision and language sits at the heart of that process. Even a small misunderstanding can escalate into serious risks, making effective cross-cultural communication essential on board. Cultural awareness on multicultural ships With multinational crews, understanding and respecting cultural differences is crucial for smooth operations. Diversity, when managed well, can boost productivity and allow organizations to benefit...
Reports of Closure in the Strait of Hormuz Overstated...
posted on: Feb 21, 2026
A range of international media outlets, some with rigorous collateral information checking protocols, accepted Iranian claims that the IRGC had closed sections of the Straits of Hormuz yesterday (February 17), and reproduced IRGC statements as the version of events. The IRGC cannot be considered a reliable source of information, for example, it regularly passes off historic imagery of previous exercises to illustrate ongoing activity. The Maritime Executive searched for and found no independent evidence that the IRGC closed sections of the Straits yesterday. Traffic flows through the northernmost inbound channel – which lies wholly within but on the edge of Omani territorial waters – were lower than normal, whilst traffic on the southern outbound channel remained heavy as usual. This suggests that merchant captains may have heeded warnings and, to avoid any risk, exercised judgment by delaying their transits into the Gulf to avoid the period during which the...
Addressing crew shortage: Reduce isolation by building supportive communities...
posted on: Feb 21, 2026
Building supportive communities on board is essential to reducing feelings of isolation, particularly among minorities who may otherwise feel excluded or disconnected, the sixth Sustainable Crewing Guideline suggested by the Global Maritime Forum highlighted. Astrong sense of belonging improves well-being, mental health, and job satisfaction. Overall, creating an inclusive environment enables seafarers to navigate challenges more effectively, boosting morale, collaboration, and retention in the industry. Why people at sea may feel isolated: Physical separation from family and community Frequent crew changes prevent long-term relationships with colleagues Work schedules are intense and shifts are irregular Cultural or language differences among crew can make socializing harder Isolation can be worsened by stress, fatigue, and responsibility Opportunities to interact with people outside the ship are limited Strict command structures can limit open communication 7 tips to build a strong team onboard 1. Create a small but steady budget for social bonding Put aside funds...
Adani Ports and Marseille Fos back India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor ...
posted on: Feb 20, 2026
Adani Ports and Marseille Fos have formalised cooperation to anchor the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) in Europe. For cargo owners, carriers and terminal operators, the pact signals closer digital and operational alignment along a proposed 6,000 km trade spine. Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone has signed a memorandum of understanding with Port of Marseille Fos to deepen cooperation on trade facilitation, port innovation and energy transition, linking India’s west coast gateways with France’s leading Mediterranean port. The agreement was signed during the visit of Emmanuel Macron and includes a proposal to create an India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor Ports Club to strengthen collaboration among ports along the IMEC route. Launched at the 2023 G20 Summit in New Delhi, IMEC is a multimodal connectivity initiative connecting India and Europe through maritime routes, rail links, digital systems and clean energy pathways. For shipowners and managers trading between India and Europe, the partnership points...
Beyond the checklist: Preventing enclosed space fatalities at sea...
posted on: Feb 20, 2026
Capt. Akshat Arora, Regional Loss Prevention Director (Singapore), UK P&I Club, explains why enclosed space fatalities at sea remain stubbornly high and what a truly human-centric approach to safety could change. Despite decades of awareness campaigns, regulatory updates, and repeated industry commitments, seafarers and shore workers continue to lose their lives in enclosed spaces on board ships, often in circumstances that were entirely preventable. The persistence of these incidents forces us to confront a hard truth: the measures currently implemented are insufficient. To break the cycle of fatalities, the industry needs a change of mindset, move beyond the checklists and procedures, and embed a genuinely human-centric approach to safety. What do the numbers tell us? From a P&I Club perspective, enclosed space related fatalities remain one of the leading causes of loss of life at sea. According to The International Group of P&I Clubs (IG), 83 deaths occurred in...
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