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At the 113th Session of the International Labour Conference (2–13 June 2025), the International Labour Organization (ILO) adopted the fifth set of amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006). These amendments, adopted on 6 June 2025, are expected to enter into force in late December 2027 and reflect the international community’s continued commitment to enhancing the rights, safety, and well-being of seafarers.

Full advisory at the following link.

https://www.westpandi.com/news-and-resources/news/june-2025/amendments-to-the-maritime-labour-convention-adopt/?utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--ZOFfiO8g0WldqTx3n5bb7wy4n9wDnep7Yg97SnXkHxbjICG4-HjAskKjUK8GmCYWc-IHA7mAnJvMDEK6ic5IZP1K2goBGgOeHJAhHLdqQdyy9aA8&_hsmi=111806846&utm_content=111806846&utm_source=hs_email

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Below you will find ARC’s weekly report dated 18 June 2025, covering the period of 12 to 18 June 2025, where no incidents were reported:

  • 0 maritime security incidents in West Africa in the last 7 days
  • 0 maritime security incidents in the Indian Ocean/Middle East in the last 7 days, though 3 relevant events have been reported in the region this week. 

Full advisory at the following link.

https://britanniapandi.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ARC-Weekly-Report-18.06.25.pdf

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The majority of fires onboard ships start in the engine room and the frequency of such fires is on the rise. Although the main cause of these fires may not be identical, there are certain similarities in the underlying patterns of the fires.

Introduction

Every year fires on board ships lead to loss of lives and severe damage to the ships themselves. Most fires on board ships originate in the engine room where the three ingredients for a fire, namely fuel, oxygen and a source of ignition, exist in abundance. These do not only start the fire but also feed and intensify it further. Fire safety is not only about detecting and fighting a fire, but also about preventing it from igniting in the first place.

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A maritime security update, highlighting a volatile regional security landscape marked by military escalation, electronic interference and increased risks to commercial vessels in the Arabian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman and Northern Arabian Sea.

According to Dryad Global, as of mid-June 2025, escalating hostilities between Iran and Israel have led to a sharp increase in maritime security threats across key trade arteries in the Middle East.

Regional security threats escalate

On 14 June, Iran issued a stark warning that it would retaliate against U.S., UK, and French forces should they intervene in its conflict with Israel. This was followed by preparations for diplomatic evacuations in Iraq and the withdrawal of nonessential Western personnel from Bahrain and Kuwait, signalling just how rapidly the situation could deteriorate.