Danger Averted: Bulk Carrier Restarts Engine Just 3 Miles from Land
A near-miss incident off the coast of Newcastle, Australia has triggered an investigation by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB), after a large bulk carrier lost propulsion and drifted dangerously close to shore. The vessel involved, the Basic Victory, is a Marshall Islands–registered bulker built in 2021 in the Philippines. The ship had been waiting […]
Repeat Trouble for MSC Captains as Another Master Arrested for Intoxication
The US Coast Guard has detained the master of a large containership after he was found operating under the influence while approaching the Port of Seattle. The incident underscores ongoing concerns over safety in global shipping operations. The vessel in question, the MSC Jubilee IX, a 108,770 dwt containership with capacity for 8,800 TEU, had […]
EVs Face Rough Seas: Carriers Tighten Rules Over Battery Fire Risks
Concerns over fire hazards linked to lithium-ion batteries are reshaping policies in the maritime shipping industry. In a recent move, Alaska Marine Lines (AML) announced that it will suspend the transport of electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) across most of its routes, citing safety as the key factor behind the decision. AML, […]