The Rule of the Road Comes of Age
The evolution of international collision regulations transitioned from informal 16th-century maritime customs to a rigorous legal framework with the adoption of the 1972 COLREGs, which transformed the...
15 Mars 37min
International Conflict - The Masters Dilemma
In March 2026, the shipping industry is navigating a "perfect storm" of geopolitical and regulatory upheaval, as the Strait of Hormuz remains in a state of de facto closure following U.S.-Israeli stri...
4 Mars 37min
Box Boat Blues
Parametric rolling becomes exceptionally hazardous in shallow water because the vessel's vertical motion is constrained, and the interaction between the hull and the seabed significantly alters the sh...
25 Feb 41min
When Case Law Blurs Safety.
The collision between the bulk carrier Polesie and the general cargo ship Verity on October 24, 2023, was caused by a failure of both bridge teams to effectively apply the 1972 COLREGs in a crossing s...
12 Feb 41min
The Prestige - Accident or Crime?
The loss of the Prestige remains one of the most contentious maritime disasters in history due to the fundamental conflict between the Bahamas Maritime Authority’s technical focus on structural failur...
26 Jan 50min
The Oil Compensation Minefield.
While the CLC 1992 and the 2001 Bunker Convention are both strict liability regimes requiring compulsory insurance and allowing direct action against insurers, they are mutually exclusive in scope: th...
22 Jan 39min
Which Fuel at the Pump?
While both Marine Gas Oil (MGO) and Ultra Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (ULSFO) both meet the 0.1% sulphur limit for Emission Control Areas (ECAs), they are fundamentally different: Marine Gas Oil (MGO) is a p...
22 Dec 202528min
Cargo Overboard
On December 6th 2025, the Baltic Klipper lost 16 containers overboard in the Solent near Nab Tower after experiencing severe rolling in heavy weather. HM Coastguard was alerted and issued navigational...
9 Dec 202534min
