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Acting on Instinct

Mar 20, 2025

This week, the UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) issued its report on the deaths of three stevedores in a cargo hold access space on board a bulk carrier.Berge Mawson was in Indonesia, loading coal from barges using a floating crane. During a pause in loading due to heavy rain, all hatches were closed. After the rain stopped, a stevedore mistakenly entered the access space of a cargo hold and was overcome…

Panama Ship Registry - Member of the Qualship21 for First Time in 20 years

Jul 07, 2023

The Panama Maritime Authority (AMP), the entity overseeing the Panama Ship Registry, received a letter of approval from the United States Coast Guard congratulating the country for its qualification to the Quality Shipping for the 21st Century…

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Ship Design, Maritime Accidents and There’s a Master on the Run

Ship Design, Maritime Accidents and There’s a Master on the Run

Maersk: Effective US Tariffs Average Around 21% Currently

Maersk: Effective US Tariffs Average Around 21% Currently

US Grain Shipments Surge 9% in face of Chinese Tariffs

US Grain Shipments Surge 9% in face of Chinese Tariffs

Great Lakes Limestone Trade Up in June

Great Lakes Limestone Trade Up in June

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