Improving safety in the hold

As far as can be determined, the design of both the Key Bridge and the Chesapeake Bay Bridge in Baltimore has never been identified as an issue.

Ports in earthquake zones need to consider whether their cranes should have better protection than most have today.

The Maritime Union of Australia says personnel cages should not be used with ships cranes in bulk and general stevedoring options except in emergency situations.

One crew member is dead and several others are injured after a fire broke out on a car carrier off the coast of the Netherlands, forcing some seafarers to jump from the vessel. 

The International Harbour Masters Association has joined an industry initiative that aims to improve the safety and security of global trade.

Two firefighters lost their lives battling a blaze that broke out on the Grimaldi GRANDE COSTA D’AVORIO at the Port of Newark, New Jersey.