Critical Update: Maritime Safety Trends and Solutions

Increased tech vigilance necessary to prevent on-board infernos

German verification advisory Det Norske Veritas (DNV) has reported a 20% increase in machinery damage failures during 2024 for the maritime industry, a figure that’s likely to rise following last week’s on-board fire incidents. In the first fire-at-sea incident from last week, an entire roll-on roll-off carrier, the Morning Midas, and all its cargo, was completely destroyed in

Critical update: Maritime safety trends and solutions

Learn about the key drivers of increased maritime incidents and how to address them. Our comprehensive analysis of maritime safety trends from 2014 to 2024 shows a worrying rise in casualties since 2018, largely due to machinery damage, driven by an ageing fleet, and a recent increase in fire safety incidents. Read our latest article to get a wrap up of the general trends, drivers and mitigating actions.  Read the article Best regards,DNV

Mintra: Closing the Compliance Gap as Maritime Safety Risks Mount

Closing the Compliance Gap as Maritime Safety Risks Mount As the maritime industry braces for a rising tide of safety incidents, Mintra is urging investment in digital learning and competence management to meet the demands of a fast-changing regulatory and operational landscape. The call comes as DNV's 2024 Maritime Safety Trends report reveals a 15% rise in maritime casualties year-over-year, with ageing fleets and machinery failures accounting…