Maersk returns to Suez Canal with weekly service
Following the successful trans-Suez transits of the Maersk Sebarok and Maersk Denver, Maersk has decided to implement a structural service back to the trans-Suez route. This applies to the MECL service, operated solely by Maersk and connecting the Middle East and...
Another RoRo loading fatality
A RoRo vessel was in port and the vessel’s crew, assisted by shoreside tractor unit drivers, was loading semi-trailers onto the upper vehicle deck. The tractor driver lost sight of the banksman resulting in the latter being crushed to death. The Nautical Institute...
Piracy and armed robbery on the rise in 2025
The ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) reported an increase in global maritime incidents and piracy and armed robbery in 2025, classifying most cases as low-level. The highest number of reported incidents were in the Singapore Straits, while the Somali piracy...
LR launches stowage solutions to cut container losses
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has rolled out a major upgrade to its suite of container stowage solutions, offering shipowners new tools to help reduce container loss, maximise utilisation, and boost operational performance while keeping cargo safe. The package combines...







