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The tragic and escalating frequency of catastrophic fires on vessels carrying lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries—whether in electric vehicles (EVs) or as standalone cargo—has forced the global maritime industry into a state of urgent crisis. This pivotal publication from the Maritime Professional Council of the UK directly addresses this lethal threat, moving beyond general warnings to provide a deep, essential dive into the mechanics of thermal runaway, the profound difficulties in current firefighting methods, and the "eye-watering" financial devastation resulting from these incidents. Since the widespread adoption of Li-ion technology in the marine sector is inevitable, the industry can no longer afford to delay; this guidance serves as a critical call to action for regulators, insurers, and vessel operators to immediately adopt new, robust protocols for cargo handling, fire mitigation, and crew training to prevent further loss of life and property at sea.
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Over the past week, 4-10 November, one (CAT 3) incident of armed robbery against ships in Asia was reported to
On 19 September 2025 at 0300 hours, a security incident occurred at the Port of Tanjung Priok, Indonesia, involving a bulk carrier. Six perpetrators armed with knives boarded the vessel. Fortunately, no crew members were injured during the incident, and some generator parts and ship stores were stolen.
The ships shall to exercise enhanced vigilance and step up watch-keeping when at ports and anchorages, and the coastal State to increase patrols and enforcement in the area.
Situation of abduction of crew in the Sulu-Celebes Seas and waters off Eastern Sabah
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a publication outlining evidence that should be prioritized immediately following specific incidents, while also documenting best practices and potential pitfalls.
Once all immediate safety, cargo, and environmental concerns following an incident likely to result in a claim are addressed, the preservation of evidence becomes very important.
Properly collected, preserved, and documented evidence provides information that enable to learn from incidents, verify compliance with regulations, procedures and policies and properly establish the incident’s liabilities, the American Club highlights.
Evidence can come in many different forms:
- Documentary evidence includes records available on the vessel and from shoreside management, such as logbooks and training records.
- Physical evidence includes items such as sections of a mooring line that parted, drug testing samples, a sling that failed, etc.
- Electronic evidence includes data from the voyage data recorder (VDR), electronic logbooks, maintenance records, alarm records, photography, video, etc.
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alerted to steam systems and steam hammer risks, following two fatalities which resulted from the catastrophic failure of a bellow type expansion fitting.
As a result of an investigation report by the Dutch Safety Board, subsequent random inspection of vessels with similar expansion fittings as part of their steam piping system have highlighted the following issues:
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