A tragic incident occurred at the Port of Tanjung Pelepas, Malaysia, where a fire on the MSC Kyparissia container ship claimed the lives of three crew members and critically injured three others. Emergency services responded swiftly, and an investigation is underway to ensure safety measures are reinforced to prevent future tragedies.
Lloyd’s Register has launched a new risk-based notation, Fire (C, Risk), to enhance fire safety assessments for container vessels. This notation, part of the July 2025 update, allows stakeholders to evaluate fire risks and implement tailored safety enhancements, promoting innovation and supporting data-driven verification in ship design.
A.P. Moller-Maersk has launched the world’s first large fleet of dual-fuel methanol-powered container vessels, marking a pivotal advancement in sustainable shipping. This initiative, supported by partners like Nestlé and Nike, aims to decarbonize the industry by employing ships capable of running on traditional fuels and green methanol.
On April 25, 2025, the container vessel KMTC Surabaya collided with the bulk carrier Glengyle on the Saigon–Vung Tau waterway in Vietnam, resulting in significant damage and an oil spill into the Long Tau River. Fortunately, no casualties were reported, and shipping operations remained unaffected.
A fire broke out on the Grande Brasile, a roll-on/roll-off vessel in the English Channel, prompting an international rescue operation. The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency coordinated efforts with Dutch, French, and Belgian authorities, successfully evacuating the 28-member crew. An investigation into the fire’s cause is underway.
