EMSSTROM Alumni Information
2025 UPDATE for Alumni…
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Tug Grounding Highlights Importance of Planning
Insufficient planning and preparation and inadequate risk controls contributed to the grounding of a tug in Port Adelaide, an ATSB investigation has identified.On June 10, 2025, the tug Sea Pelican was in combination with the barge Rocksea,…
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Global Grain Shipments Fall as Black Sea Attacks Escalate
Over the last five weeks (week 29-33) global grain shipments have fallen 8% y/y, fuelled by a 26% y/y drop in grain exports from the Black Sea as Russian and Ukrainian attacks on ships and port infrastructure have intensified.“A recent proposal…
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Somali Piracy Activity Hits 10-Year High
The number of piracy-related incidents off Somalia is at its highest level in 10 years. The trend points to renewed activity in the area after several years with relatively few incidents.Danish Shipping has just published an analysis based on figures f…
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Finland’s Aino Icebreaker to Be Built by Helsinki Shipyard
Helsinki Shipyard has been selected to build Finland’s new icebreaker called Aino. The procurement by the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency marks the beginning of a new generation of Finland’s icebreaker fleet.Construction of the Aino…
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South Korean Container Ship Will Test Arctic Route
A container ship will depart from South Korea bound for Europe via the Arctic on Saturday, testing whether a route opened by melting sea ice can be commercially viable, but risking friction with Western allies, as the voyage requires Russian cooperatio…
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