Jim Wilson

Lack of training on safe cargo work and working in enclosed spaces, combined with a tragic oversight by the ship’s crew, lead to three deaths, according to a report from they Maritime Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB). Three stevedores died because they entered a space that was so depleted of oxygen that it could not sustain...

Earlier this week, Patrick Terminals announced that it had secured a “historic” roll-over agreement with the Maritime Union of Australia. The current agreement was due to expire in November this year. The “roll-over” is said by Patrick to “roll-over” the enterprise agreement to 31 December 2028. Patrick Terminals CEO, Michael Jovicic, welcomed the agreement stating:...

By the International Maritime Organization The IMO’s Legal Committee has called for urgent action to tackle the sharp rise in seafarer abandonment cases, where shipowners fail to repatriate crew, pay wages, or provide basic necessities. According to the IMO/ILO joint database on abandonment of seafarers, 310 new cases were reported in 2024 – more than...

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines has announced an agreement with Tokyo LNG Tanker (a wholly owned subsidiary of Tokyo Gas Go to install two Wind Challenger hard-sail systems. The Wind Challenger system was developed by MOL and Oshima Shipbuilding. This is the world’s second Wind Challenger to be installed on an LNG carrier. Two bulk carriers equipped...

By the International Maritime Organization The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted crucial new guidelines to protect seafarers from unfair treatment when detained in foreign jurisdictions in connection with alleged crimes committed at sea. The guidelines, adopted by the Legal Committee during its meeting in London from 24 to 28 March, aim to protect seafarers’...

At least 10% tariffs have been imposed on all imported goods into the United States from all countries on the basis of national security. “I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America, find that underlying conditions, including a lack of reciprocity in our bilateral trade relationships, disparate tariff rates and non-tariff barriers,...

Container ships and car carriers have been major beneficiaries of the a dual-fuel engine that can run on liquefied natural gas or heavy fuel oil, according to an interpretation of data from German engine maker MAN. MAN’s B&W dual-fuel ME-GI engine is expected to shortly reach 1,000 orders since its the group began accepting orders...

By the International Maritime Organization Increasing incidents of interference with aviation, maritime and other satellite telecommunications services mean States need to urgently enhance their protection of a critical radio-frequency band, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), and International Maritime Organization (IMO) said with “grave concern” in a joint statement. These...

Maritime industry associations, BIMCO, ICS, IMCA, INTERCARGO, INTERTANKO & OCIMF supported by over forty maritime stakeholders, have released a consolidated and enhanced publication Best Management Practices for Maritime Security. As an interactive online publication, BMP Maritime Security consolidates previously published regional publications into a single, comprehensive publication with actionable insights and advice. It focuses on...

“Unfortunately, USTR’s proposed port fees and restrictions on carriage of exports fail as a matter of policy and law. These proposed remedies would cause serious harm to wide swaths of the U.S. economy… The path to revitalizing the U.S. maritime industry is forward, and not backward through the imposition of retroactive fees that amount to...