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More than a year has passed since the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention’s D-2 discharge standard became fully applicable to all ships. T …

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Reported piracy attacks on shipping increased by 50% in the first half of 2025, according to the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) (Tradewinds, 2025).   Indian Ocean – Somali Piracy Resur …

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A Changing Security Landscape As the maritime industry faces a rapidly shifting security landscape, the stakes are higher than ever. Cyber threats, piracy and geopolitical instability can risk lives, …

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The Baltic Sea and Danish Straits are among the world’s busiest maritime corridors, with heavy traffic navigating these narrow, complex waters. Mariners must address a range of challenges, …

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The Ballast Water Management Convention (2004) requires all ships of 400 GT and above to keep a record of each ballast water operation performed on board. Guidance on completion of a Ballast Water Rec …

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Stowaways are an ongoing issue for the security of ships and the safety of crew members, as well as incurring substantial associated costs for shipowners and insurers. Worldwide, information about sto …

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