Marine insurance fallout from the Dali disaster will be curbed if the state of Maryland is culpable for the condition of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge when it was struck. The US National Transportation Board just concluded that the accident could have been prevented if Maryland had better protected the bridge.

If the International Group of P&I clubs and other maritime industry bodies work with the Together in Safety consortium, the result will be a dramatically improved and sustained safety performance by the shipping industry, says Grahaeme Henderson

The Gulf of Guinea has been quieter in terms of piracy activity in recent years, but still remains a kidnapping hotspot

Hanwha is aiming to be the largest shareholder with a 19.9% stake upon receiving Australian government approval

Traffic trends unlikely to change if target criteria is expanded

Port clean-up efforts underway after a containership spills 100 litres of heavy fuel oil

Barbados-flagged MJ Pinar was hit by a ballistic missile while reportedly loading wheat bound for Algeria, killing four seafarers

Owner Ersnt Russ said fires on the containership have diminished, though the vessel is still emitting smoke and there are occasional reports of flames

This announcement does not change the security situation as so-called restrictions against Israel-owned and -flagged vessels were never lifted even after the ceasefire was implemented

Stena Immaculate

Ships were forced to rely on backup methods throughout the disruption