Further to last week’s interview on the mess in the Middle East and the worsening of the energy issue engulfing slowly, but steadily, the global economy with Iran countering assymetricaly…
Further to our last, another brief but to the point discussion on the issue of the Strait of Hormuz, the cost of rising energy affecting all means of transport and…
REGION: Persian Gulf – Gulf of OMAN – West Indian Ocean – Somalia – Bab El Mandab – Southern Red Sea Reference: Joint War Committee, date 3rd March 2026, Circular…
4th March 2026 1.Executive Summary Significant and rapid changes have occurred in the marine insurance market following the escalation of geopolitical tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. Major…
By Maria Mavroudi, Founding Partner, Searock Marine Insurance Brokers The latest escalation in the Middle East following US and Israeli strikes on Iran has once again demonstrated how rapidly geopolitical…
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (IP) RESERVED Brief Update No 26/04 Date: March 03, 2026 Executive summary Objectives The Assessment is produced by the R&I team in a global sense covering 23 different…
Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) has announced the launch of its Ship Drift Trajectory Prediction Service; an advanced tool designed to strengthen maritime risk management and enhance emergency response planning for…
by Maria Mavroudi, founding partner of Searock Marine Insurance Brokers 2025 is shaping up to be another defining year for the marine insurance market. Despite an easing in certain premium…
Shipping is an integral part of Greece’s economy and culture. Greek ships sail across the world and behind every journey lies a vast network of professionals ensuring the safety and…
A significant issue exists regarding the interplay between traditional marine perils, such as a vessel grounding, and emerging threats stemming from GPS spoofing. This is particularly relevant in the context…
Search and Rescue specialists play a vital role in the safety of all seafarers. Recognising the specialist skills required by both crew and commanders on board Search and Rescue (SAR)…
The 110th session of the Maritime Safety Committee takes place from 18 to 27 June, with a busy agenda. IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez opened the meeting by highlighting recent maritime casualties…
INTERCARGO, the International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners, reports encouraging progress in bulk carrier safety, with vessel losses and fatalities continuing to decline over the last decade. However, serious security…
Southampton – June 05, 2025– On 4th June 2025, Ambrey marked the official launch of the Global Operations Centre (GOC)—a state-of-the-art facility set to redefine the future of maritime risk operations on…
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THREAT & RISK ASSESSMENT BRIEF UPDATE Brief Update No 25/2025 Date: 22 May 2025 STATEMENT This document has been approved for distribution by Sea Guardian S.G Ltd…
Acts of exceptional bravery at sea honoured at annual IMO Awards ceremony The 2024 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea has been presented to two sets of nominees: the…
SoundingsMagazine Soundings magazine is the official magazine of the American Salvage Association. It is circulated to ASA members and industry leaders on a quarterly basis. Each issue of Soundings highlights…
THREAT & RISK ASSESSMENT BRIEF UPDATE Brief Update No 24/006 Date: 30 – Oct – 2024 STATEMENT This document has been approved for distribution by Sea Guardian S.G.…
by Anny Zade, The Environment and in particular the maritime one, is of paramount importance all over Planet Ocean given the current situation with emissions, pollution et al emanating from…
SOLAS – Consolidated Edition, 2024 eBook Out Now on Witherby Connect£165 The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, better known as SOLAS, covers a wide range of…
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Report on the investigation of the grounding of swim support motor vessel Channel Queen near the Needles lighthouse, Isle of Wight, England on 20 July 2023 Summary: On 20 July 2023, the…
Two nominations to receive IMO 2024 Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea. The 2024 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea is to go to two sets of nominees: the…
Bulk carrier “VELA STAR” On 18 April 2024, the Bulk Carrier “VELA STAR” (GT 44,146 – DWT 83651) – pictured above), in partly laden condition, ran aground at km 12…