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2025-08
LP 16/2025 Anchor-Dragging Perils – Protecting Submarine Cable Infrastructure
Damage to submarine cables from dragged anchors account for approximately 30% of incidents, translating to about 60 faults yearly.
17
2025-07
LP 15/2025 Carriage of Steel Cargoes and Damage Prevention
In 2024 alone, nearly 100 such cases were reported, mostly involving ports in Europe and West Asia.
16
2025-07
LP 14/2025 MEPC 83 Framework: Strategic Choices and Development Trends for the Shipping Industry
The IMO MEPC 83 addressed a variety of issues concerning the protection of the marine environment from the impacts of shipping activities.
25
2025-06
LP 13/2025 Shipping on High Alert in the Persian Gulf Maritime Area
Despite reports of a ceasefire between the U.S., Israel, and Iran, the maritime industry should remain on high alert.
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2025-06
LP 11/2025 Crew Performance Appraisals – Applications and Obstacles
Crew performance appraisal (CPA) is an important tool for companies to evaluate the performance of seafarers on board.