Former Port of Auckland CEO Tony Gibson has been fined $190,000 NZ for his role in a fatal 2020 incident at a container terminal—a landmark case that sets a precedent…
https://gcaptain.com/port-of-auckland-ceo-fined-in-landmark-maritime-safety-case/
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A Timeline of Suspected Underwater Sabotage Incidents in the Baltic Sea
The Baltic Sea region is on high alert after a string of power cable, telecom link and gas pipeline outages since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, and the NATO military alliance has boosted its presence with frigates, aircraft and naval drones.
https://gcaptain.com/a-timeline-of-suspected-underwater-sabotage-incidents-in-the-baltic-sea/
USS Harry S. Truman CO Relieved Following Mediterranean Collision with Bulk Carrier
The U.S. Navy has relieved Captain Dave Snowden as commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) following a collision with a merchant vessel in the…
Shipping’s Price War: Spot Rates Slide as Carriers Battle for Cargo
Container spot freight rates on the major east-west liner trades experienced another week of decline, as slack demand continued to depress pricing.
https://gcaptain.com/shippings-price-war-spot-rates-slide-as-carriers-battle-for-cargo/
ICS: “Much work still needed” on IMO GHG reduction plans
How much closer are we to IMO GHG reduction regulations that include putting a price on ships’ GHG emissions? Following a week of discussions by an IMO working group, Guy Platten, secretary general of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), emphasized the need for urgent progress ahead of the critical IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 83) session in April.
“While ICS is broadly satisfied with the progress made on a radical new package of global GHG reduction regulations,...
https://www.marinelog.com/legal/environment/ics-much-work-still-needed-on-imo-ghg-reduction-plans/
FreightWaves’ first Fraud Symposium
FreightWaves is hosting its first-ever Freight Fraud Symposium on May 14 in Dallas, a must-attend event for industry leaders battling the growing crisis of freight fraud.
With scams becoming more sophisticated and brokers facing increased legal risks, this exclusive gathering will provide crucial insights, expert discussions and high-level networking opportunities.
Designed for transportation executives and technology buyers, the symposium will explore the latest fraud prevention strategies to...
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/freightwaves-first-fraud-symposium
Oil Tankers Rocked by Mystery Blasts After Trips to Russia
At least four oil tankers have been hit with explosions so far this year — all of them having visited Russia’s territorial waters in the weeks prior to the blasts happening.
https://gcaptain.com/oil-tankers-rocked-by-mystery-blasts-after-trips-to-russia/
Treasury Secretary Bessent Signals Potential Russia Sanctions Rollback in Ukraine Peace Talks
(Bloomberg) — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signaled that sanctions relief for Russia could be on the table in talks over the Ukraine war, saying the US is prepared to either…
New Flag States Raise Sanctions Evasion Concerns
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has raised significant concerns about emerging flag states potentially being used to circumvent international sanctions, according to its latest Flag State Performance Table. Four…
https://gcaptain.com/new-flag-states-raise-sanctions-evasion-concerns/
NTSB: Critical Maintenance Error Leads to Engine Room Fire That Claimed Two Lives
A fatal engine room fire aboard the cargo vessel Stride, which claimed two lives and resulted in $12 million in total losses, was caused by the installation of an incorrect…