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BSU Investigation: Uncontrolled rescue boat descent during drill
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (655+ words) The Bundesstelle für Seeunfalluntersuchung (BSU) has issued an investigation report into an incident where a rescue boat carrying three crew members descended uncontrollably during a training drill off Piraeus due to a winch defect. On 6 June 2023, drills involving the launching…...
7 + 1 sources of stress affecting seafarer wellbeing
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (991+ words) Life at sea can expose seafarers to multiple pressures at the same time, from demanding workloads and financial concerns to isolation, disrupted sleep and global uncertainty. Stress does not always have one obvious cause. Work demands, family separation, difficult relationships,…...
At least five tankers reroute in Red Sea after Houthi warning over Saudi ports
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (359+ words) Several tankers have altered course in the Red Sea after Yemen’s Houthi militia warned vessels against calling at Saudi Arabian ports, raising concerns over further disruption to regional energy flows and maritime trade. According to Reuters, ship-tracking data showed that…...
UNCTAD: Global trade stays strong despite price pressures
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (413+ words) According to UNCTAD’s Global Trade Update, international trade expanded strongly during the first half of 2026, although growth became increasingly uneven across regions and sectors. Global goods trade reached an estimated US$13.7 trillion in the first six months of the year,…...
Houthis claim attack against two vessels in the Red Sea
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (259+ words) Yemen’s Houthi movement has claimed responsibility for attacks on two Saudi oil tankers, Encelia and Layla, in the Red Sea, saying the vessels had violated a maritime blockade imposed by the group on Saudi Arabia. The Houthis said the attacks…...
Hijacked tanker held off Puntland after Gulf of Aden seizure
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (54+ words) SAFETY4SEA is Fostering Sustainable Shipping for more than 15 years, hosting the leading safety4sea.com, (300k visitors monthly) producing monthly magazines & tailored publications (100k p.a. circ. onboard & ashore) & Industry Surveys along with e-mail, video & social media, delivering SAFETY4SEA, GREEN4SEA, SMART4SEA, CAREER4SEA & Crew Welfare Week Forums & Awards....
Port of Hamburg moves closer to ammonia bunkering
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (225+ words) Credit: Port of Hamburg The Port of Hamburg has taken a step towards supporting ammonia-powered shipping after completing a comprehensive risk assessment and safety framework for ship-to-ship ammonia bunkering in collaboration with MB Energy. The initiative, developed with input from…...
Crew Welfare Week 2026: Mental health is a fundamental safety issue
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (1548+ words) Mental health must no longer be treated as a “soft” welfare concern. It is directly connected to decision-making, operational safety, crew retention and business performance, experts stressed during a panel discussion at the 2026 Crew Welfare Week. Although awareness has improved,…...
Watch: How global maritime regulations keep oceans, ships and seafarers safe
5+ day, 17+ min ago (279+ words) Commercial shipping underpins global trade, but it also carries significant responsibilities to protect the marine environment, safeguard seafarers and ensure the safe movement of vessels, BIMCO highlights. From preventing pollution and avoiding whale strikes to combating piracy and navigating polar…...
Columbia Group CEO sets out strategy for growth with seafarer focus
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (12+ words) safety4sea...