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Do you know what’s on board your ship? Probably not.

09 May 2019

Cocaine, illegal timber, arms, cash, chemical weapons…and sea horses. Rarely are the crew, shipowner, operator or importer aware that their ships and containers are abused and used for illegal transport, and rarely is the crew on board involved.

Recent Somali pirate attacks emphasise the importance of ship self-protection

13 March 2024

In recent months, Somali pirates have repeatedly attacked and hijacked a number of merchant vessels in international waters. These incidents serve as a grim reminder of the critical importance of BMP5 (Best Management Practices to Deter Piracy and Enhance Maritime Security in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Indian Ocean, and Arabian Sea) in the shipping industry.

Ships must cut underwater noise or face mandatory regulation

07 February 2024

The focus on underwater radiated noise (URN) from shipping has significantly increased over the past few years. As a result, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has decided to raise awareness of the issue by drawing on lessons learned from the recently updated, non-mandatory IMO Guidelines. These aim to monitor the impact of URN from shipping and assess the efficacy of different mitigation solutions.

New Zealand gets tough on stink bug ships!

05 December 2018

New Zealand enforces strict biosecurity regulations and the latest 'victim' was a vehicle carrier ordered to leave New Zealand due to stink bug contamination.