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Safety at Sea

Red Sea risks drive NCFI to record highs

10/03/2026

The composite Ningbo Containerized Freight Index (NCFI) surged 16.1 per cent week-on-week to 1,147.5 points in Week 10, largely propelled by rising insurance premiums amid heightened Red Sea risk. Of...

BMT unveils ROC-Sim to train and test maritime autonomy

06/03/2026

BMT has launched ROC-Sim, a high-fidelity virtual test and training environment for uncrewed and autonomous maritime systems. The platform enables development, testing, assurance and operator training in realistic, multi-vessel scenarios...

Insurers widen Gulf war-risk zones amid rising tensions

05/03/2026

Marine insurers are tightening war-risk coverage for vessels operating in the Gulf as conflict in the Middle East raises concerns about maritime security and the safety of commercial shipping. According...

MSC adds war surcharge on Africa and Indian Ocean cargo

05/03/2026

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has introduced new war-risk surcharges on cargo shipments to Africa and Indian Ocean island destinations amid increased security risks affecting key maritime routes. The surcharges apply...

Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, Maersk adjust routes after Strait closure

04/03/2026

Hapag-Lloyd, Ocean Network Express (ONE), and A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk) have all implemented precautionary measures amid rising Middle East tensions following the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Hapag-Lloyd has...

IMO and industry stress vigilance after vessel attacks

02/03/2026

Industry associations and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) have issued statements following attacks on merchant vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting seafarer welfare and urging shipping companies to exercise...

Suez routings postponed as Red Sea security worsens

02/03/2026

Fresh US–Israeli strikes on Iran, coupled with Tehran’s retaliatory measures, have thrust the Red Sea security crisis back to the forefront of global shipping. The developments are casting doubt on...

RIN report flags GNSS safety risks at sea

26/02/2026

The Royal Institute of Navigation (RIN) has released a report detailing the growing impact of GNSS interference in the maritime sector. The study surveyed over 100 sector experts and 300...

IMO Cape Town Agreement to enter into force in 2027

25/02/2026

The 2012 Cape Town Agreement will enter into force and will become international law in February 2027, closing a longstanding gap in the safety of large fishing vessels. The treaty...

IMO launches global drive to turn maritime policy into action

11/02/2026

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has launched a global two-year initiative to advance the 2026-2027 World Maritime Day theme: “From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence.” IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez...

German Bight collision linked to watchkeeping errors

11/02/2026

An investigation led by the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has found that the sinking of the Isle of Man-flagged cargo vessel Verity after its collision with Polesie in the...

Russian oil sanctions raise stakes for shipping visibility

10/02/2026

The European Commission is tightening sanctions on Russian oil shipping, raising the stakes for vessel traceability and service-chain transparency. Under its latest sanctions package, the European Commission has proposed a...

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