A guidance regarding the new Engine Room Procedures Guide, published by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) in February.
Prevention methods for malaria, a life-threatening disease spread to humans by some types of mosquitoes.
On April 22, 2024, a ship collision occurred approximately 14 miles off Capo Passero on the southeastern tip of Sicily, near the ports of Syracuse and Catania.
One CAT 3 incident of armed robbery against ships in Asia was reported between 17th – 22nd April 2024.
The incident occurred on board a bulk carrier while berthed at Kuala Tanjung Port, Indonesia. The perpetrators were armed with long knives and special tools, boarded the ship and stole engine spares. The crew was not injured.