2025-02-21

The USS Harry S. Truman, a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier, collided with the merchant vessel Besiktas-M near Port Said, Egypt on Wednesday. No injuries or flooding were reported on the Truman, and its nuclear propulsion system remained unaffected. The Besiktas-M sustained damage but continued under its own power. The incident is under investigation.

2025-02-21

Superyacht hot tubs provide an ideal environment for Legionella bacteria, the cause of Legionnaires' disease. Recent outbreaks on passenger ships have highlighted the need for frequent testing of spas and pools. Traditional methods, requiring shore-based lab analysis, can take weeks, delaying necessary interventions. To address this, CM

2025-02-07

Despite some advancements, fire risks on container ships continue to be a significant concern for the marine industry. Hendrike Kühl, Policy Director of the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI), highlights progress with fixed water monitors, which are likely to become mandatory, but stresses the need for innovations like heat detection