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World Shipping Council reports increase of containers lost at sea

The World Shipping Council (WSC) has released its annual Containers Lost at Sea report, showing that 576 containers were lost at sea in 2024. While this represents an increase from the record-low 221 containers lost in 2023, it remains well below the 10-year average of 1,274 containers lost annually, underscoring continued industry progress on safety and prevention. […]

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Seas At Risk applauds ban of scrubbers in Europe’s Northeast Atlantic

Seas At Risk, a Brussels-based marine organisation, has welcomed the decision by EU and 15 European governments to ban the discharge of scrubbers (exhaust gas cleaning systems) wash water in internal waters and port areas throughout the North-East Atlantic (OSPAR Maritime Area) by July 2027 – a landmark in regional shipping regulation. Discharges from open-loop

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CSL sustainability report highlights environmental and social progress

The CSL Group today published its 2024 Corporate Sustainability Report, outlining the company’s continued efforts to operate responsibly, ethically, and with a focus on long-term environmental and social progress. “Environmental, social and governance principles are embedded in every decision we make, from how we design and operate our vessels to how we support our people

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Historic first cruise ship disembarkation at Port of Nanaimo

The Port of Nanaimo has announced the first cruise ship disembarkation on British Columbia’s coast outside of Vancouver, with the successful passenger disembarkation and provisioning on June 23 of the MS Roald Amundsen, an HX Expedition cruise vessel. This milestone marks a significant evolution in BC’s cruise tourism sector that benefits Canada and the region.

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New era for ship recycling as Hong Kong Convention enters force

As of tomorrow, ships at the end of their operational lives must be recycled in a safe and environmentally sustainable way. The Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships enters into force on 26 June 2025, establishing mandatory regulations to govern the way ships are recycled.   The Hong Kong

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Canada’s shipping industry loses a visionary leader: Peter Cresswell

Leo Ryan, Editor Surrounded by his loved ones, Peter Cresswell, former President and CEO of Algoma Central Corporation, passed away in Sault Ste. Marie on June 20 at the age of 90. Maritime Magazine would like to add its voice of most heartfelt condolences to the family and friends over the departure of not only

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BIMCO sees stable demand outlook in container shipping despite US trade policies

Niels Rasmussen, Chief Shipping Analyst at BIMCO, today forecast “a stable demand outlook for the container shipping sector in line with our previous report despite the uncertainties introduced by new US trade policies.” “We expect the supply/demand balance to weaken only slightly in 2025 and 2026, as our ship demand growth forecast now excludes a

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International Day of the Seafarer 2025 promotes a culture of respect

On June 25, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) leads the global celebration of the Day of the Seafarer – a day designated by the United Nations to recognize the critical role seafarers play in global trade, security, and the flow of essential goods. This year, the theme #MyHarassmentFreeShip calls attention to the urgent need to eliminate bullying

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Ireland’s Shannon Foynes Port and Cleveland port authorities sign agreement to unlock transatlantic trade potential

Shannon Foynes Port Company (SFPC), Ireland’s second largest port operator, and the premier port of the Great Lakes, Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority (CCCPA), have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to strengthen trade ties and opportunities between the two. Built on the strong historical ties between the West of Ireland and Great Lakes region, the

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Ocean workers in frontline group facing the climate crisis

According to Lloyd’s Register Foundation’s latest World Risk Poll Focus On report, Risk perceptions and experiences of ocean workers, ocean workers are among one of the most vulnerable demographics in the face of climate change, with 80% of them saying they are worried about being seriously harmed by severe weather. The report is based on new

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