Maritime Accidents

Death of Diplomacy – part 5

Thank you all for your comments on our last and today we will try to draw some interesting parallels to open your appetite / interest so we all try and create peace on Planet Ocean…

Shipbroking and in particular Ship Sale & Purchase is at the end of the day very much like Diplomacy, particularly in sorting out any dispute between two parties – or two or more nations.

In Ship Sale & Purchase, buyer and seller have to perform the Agreement, the MOA, which has been drawn up / construed after both...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/18/death-of-diplomacy-part-5/

Reminder Invitation to LSLC event- The Crossing and Head-on Rules – 22nd May 2025 – IDRC

Introduction
In The Ever Smart, the Supreme Court construed the Collision Regulations and said the crossing rules were to be strictly applied. However, in subsequent decisions that strict approach has already been tested. This seminar will consider those decisions.

Specific issues for discussion:  

  • Departing from the strict approach: “compelling necessity”, and to what extent can the crossing rules be “moulded” by circumstances?
  • The “conundrum” of the stand-on vessel that...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/16/reminder-invitation-to-lslc-event-the-crossing-and-head-on-rules-22nd-may-2025-idrc/

Comment: MSC ANTONIA GPS jamming incident / Steve Bomgardner & Pole Star Global

Satellite imagery of MSC ANTONIA operating in the Red Sea on 2025-05-10 at 08:04:14. Image credit: Pole Star Global

It has been reported recently that an MSC container vessel, MSC ANTONIA, has run aground around 100 nautical miles (nm) off the coast of Jeddah, in Saudi Arabia due to a GPS jamming incident. See here in Riviera Maritime for reference.

In response to this developing story, Captain Steve Bomgardner, Vice President of Shipping and Offshore at Pole Star Global, offers the following...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/15/comment-msc-antonia-gps-jamming-incident-steve-bomgardner-pole-star-global/

Maritime Academy: Updates and new courses

Maritime Academy West Europe: Discover new training opportunities!

With this edition we are excited to share some new courses and updates.

  • 5-day training Mastering Ship Management – The Superintendent’s Toolkit
  • Navigational Assessments and Audits
  • Practical Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis

Don’t miss out the opportunity to refresh your knowledge.

Don’t hesitate to contact us for more details and to secure your seat! Get on board with the DNV Maritime Academy!

We look forward to...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/09/maritime-academy-updates-and-new-courses/

Essential new guidance on the role of tugs in firefighting at sea

The British Tugowners Association (BTA) is proud to announce the launch of its inaugural guide on the Use of Tugs in Firefighting at its Annual Conference in Belfast. This comprehensive new guide marks a significant contribution to maritime safety and emergency preparedness, offering industry-standard guidance for tug operators.

Recent events in the Humber have spotlighted the vital role of towage vessels in responding to marine incidents. Several tugs played a key role in the emergency...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/08/essential-new-guidance-on-the-role-of-tugs-in-firefighting-at-sea/

American Club Member Alert (May 05, 2025)

MAY 05, 2025
HEALTH SPOTLIGHT: SUN EXPOSURE & DEHYDRATION
As warmer seasons approach, managing sun exposure and dehydration becomes safety critical for those working on and off vessels. In recognition of this, the American P&I Club – in cooperation with Medical Solutions Services (MSS) – has published its first USCG Tac Plus Newsletter of 2025: Health Spotlight: Sun Exposure & Dehydration.
The newsletter outlines the risks associated with sun damage and...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/05/american-club-member-alert-may-05-2025/

DEFEA 2025 Opens Tomorrow in Athens!

We are just one day away from the grand opening of DEFEA – Defence Exhibition Athens, which takes place from 6 to 8 May 2025 at Metropolitan Expo.

DEFEA 2025 is set to welcome hundreds of leading defence and security companies from around the world, showcasing cutting-edge technologies, systems, and solutions across land, sea, air, and cyber domains.

This year’s edition features:

– 436 exhibitors from 37 countries
– 18 international pavilions from key global players
– 98 Official delegations from...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/05/defea-2025-opens-tomorrow-in-athens/

 ClassNK releases ‘Prime Shipmanagement Guidelines’

ClassNK releases ‘Prime Shipmanagement Guidelines’ for leveraging successful case studies to enable flexible responses to various situations
– aiming to contribute to safer and more efficient vessel operations –

Tokyo – ClassNK has released ‘Prime Shipmanagement Guidelines’ which aim to achieve sustainable ship management with safety as the highest priority. Evolving environment surrounding ship management, including fuel transition, stricter regulations, and crew shortage, ClassNK aims to enable...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/30/classnk-releases-prime-shipmanagement-guidelines/

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