IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez issued the following statement: “I unequivocally condemn the latest reported attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea area. These attacks are indefensible. They endanger the lives of seafarers, while threatening the security of international shipping, the marine environment and the stability of global supply chains. …
by Capt. Michael Fragkias* Come and share this story with us, one that perfectly illustrates the importance of situational awareness. On December 6, 1963, the feast day of Saint Nicholas,…
(22 July 2026) – Improving injury rates are masking the continued threat of fatal accidents across the offshore marine contracting industry, according to the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) after its…
https://vog.ert.gr/ondemand/o-naytiliakos-analytis-giannis-faraklas-stis-kales-thalasses Except covering the Anniversary of Saint Marcella’s Day, the patron Saint of the Island of Chios, Eastern Aegean, Greece, Antonis Karagiannakis raised the issue of: We look forward to…
From the above subject debate, viewers can see and listen same: We look forward to your comments. Meantime, we look forward to welcoming you to future events in our 2026…
THREAT / RISK SECURITY & SAFETY WEEKLY BULLETIN (brief assessment) July 14 to 21 Brief Update: No 10-4/2026 Date: July 21, 2026 In references to: Outlooks regarding security in the…
Success at the 4th CSN Mediterranean Crewing Conference: Bridging the Gap Between Digital Efficiency and Human Reliability We are delighted to report the highly successful conclusion of the 4th CSN…
by Marianna Michailidi, CROSSWORLD, Executive Affairs Manager Why the Real Heroes of the Strait of Hormuz Crisis Never Made the Headlines “Wars make history. Seafarers live it.” While the world’s…
Security Alert Reported Illegal Boarding of a Tanker in the Gulf of Aden Νο 26/18 Issue Date: 17 July 2026 Alert Summary: At 06:20 UTC on 17 July 2026, a report…
JULY 15, 2026GOOD CATCH UPDATE: 9 METER DIVING COMPETITION? – SLIPS, TRIPS AND FALLS Skipping a toolbox talk or work area assessment can allow hazards to go unnoticed, potentially turning a…
Recurring deviations from routine onboard operations which become the norm, rather than single-point failures, are a major risk factor across shipping fleets, according to ShipIn Systems. Drawing on continuous vessel…
Report on the investigation of the allision of the rigid inflatable boat Peaky Blinder with a navigation beacon in Portsmouth Harbour, England, resulting in two fatalities on 14 August 2025.…
13 July 2026, 17:27 IMO condemns attacks on merchant vessels in the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea Download IMO Secretary-General calls for an end to all unwarranted attacks…
THREAT / RISK SECURITY & SAFETY WEEKLY BULLETIN (brief assessment) July 07 to July 13 Brief Update: No 10-3/2026 Date: July 13, 2026 In references to: The prospects for security…
A coalition of Turkish civil society organisations and professional chambers criticised the revised Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) application for ship recycling facilities in Aliağa, calling it inadequate and not reflecting the…
Good day. Please find Diaplous Weekly Intelligence Report, covering major developments within the week 01-08 Jul 2026. Download report here. For your reference, please see below the highlights of this week’s report:…
THREAT / RISK SECURITY & SAFETY WEEKLY BULLETIN (brief assessment) June 29 to July 06 Brief Update: No 10-2/2026 Date: July 07, 2026 In references to: According to Sea Guardian…
by Captain Michael Fragkias* Shipping is one of the most important pillars of global trade, as more than 80% of international commerce is transported by sea. The efficient operation of…
B rief Update: No 10-1/2026 Date: June 29, 2026 Executive summary Objectives To provide the maritime industry and Security Stake or Shareholders in a monthly cycle, with: 1. The Assessment…
by Robin Russel, CEO SATVA TRUST for allaboutshipping.co.uk Mr Arsenio Domingez, the IMO Secretary General, held a press briefing yesterday covering the IMO-led evacuation framework that has been paused after…
by Martina Meinders, Managing Director at MARIN Shipmanagement RightShip inspections and Crew Welfare Self-Assessments should not be seen as paperwork exercises. When properly used, they become a practical regulatory shield…
