Russian flagship sinks under tow after reported missile strike
The NGO Human Rights at Sea says that Russian attacks on merchant ships are war crimes. One Russian warship that won’t be taking part in any more such attacks any time soon
Safety and Security
Hot work planning faulted in $16.5 million fish processing vessel fire
Issues related to hot work are the focus of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) report on a February 2021 fire aboard a fish processing vessel docked for repair at a shipyard
ILO and IMO call for urgent action on seafarers stranded in Ukraine
Russian attacks on merchant shipping continue. According to Ukrainian sources, Russian forces last night shelled the icebreaker Kapitan Belousov (IMO 5181598) in the port of Mariupol, killing one person and injuring another.
NTSB: Tanker engine problem led to $7.55 million hit on loading dock
In another example of an engine problem resulting in a big bill, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued its report on a March 15, 2021 incident in which the 115,406
Holland America cruise ship will be temporary home for Ukrainian refugees in Rotterdam
Holland America Line’s cruise ship Volendam will be used to accommodate Ukrainian refugees as part of an agreement announced by Netherlands and city of Rotterdam government officials. The ship will dock in
P&I club warns of sea mine threat in Black Sea
Adding to the growing threats to shipping following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, there are increasing reports of threats from sea mines. Initially, NATO warned of mine danger areas in the northwest
VIDEO: Chinese vessels risk collisions with Philippines Coast Guard
The Philippines Coast Guard (PCG) has released video showing aggressively close maneuvering by a Chinese Coast Guard vessel that brought it within 21 yards of a PCG vessel. The incident took place
Ukraine eliminates high-ranking Russian naval officer
State-owned Bangladesh Shipping Corp is seeking $22.4 million from its insurer for a cargo ship hit by a missile in March, according to a report in the Bangladesh Daily Star. An explosion
Maintenance error led to $3.8 million Washington State Ferry engine failure
Insufficient tightening of a bolt during an engine overhaul on the Washington State Ferry Wenatchee led to a catastrophic engine failure with expensive consequences, according to a National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
ABS, too, withdraws class services to Russia
The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has joined the growing list of classification societies withdrawing services to Russian-linked entities. The society says that “after careful consideration of the situation in the Ukraine