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An analysis of nearly 3,000 claims reported to Britannia P&I Club, published by MarineLink on 2 September 2026, found more than four in five crew deaths resulted from illness rather than accidents, prompting renewed calls for a stronger focus on preventative health.
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An analysis of nearly 3,000 claims reported to Britannia P&I Club, published by MarineLink on 2 September 2026, found more than four in five crew deaths resulted from illness rather than accidents, prompting renewed calls for a stronger focus on preventative health.
Everllence has announced the successful full‑scale testing of its 12‑cylinder 175DF‑M dual‑fuel methanol engine at the company’s Test and Research centre in Frederikshavn, Denmark, MarineLink reported on 2 September 2026.
Brittany Ferries halted the transport of live farm animals, including unweaned calves, on 1 September 2026, a step MarineLink describes as a milestone in NGO efforts to end long-distance live transport and press for enforcement of animal welfare laws.
MarineLink reported on 1 September 2026 that two senior US officials said COSCO vessels carried concealed equipment to intercept military communications near the coastlines of target nations, including the United States.
MarineLink on 1 September 2026, citing Reuters, reports President Vladimir Putin said Ukrainian attacks damaged around 100 Russian naval vessels over a 40-day span and cost roughly 1% of GDP, describing the impact as significant but not critical.
MarineLink reported on 1 September 2026 that artificial intelligence and robotics were central topics at the ABS Innovation Summit, where industry stakeholders examined how innovation is progressing from pilots to real-world use.
A Lloyd’s Register study, reported on 1 September 2026, argues that onboard carbon capture and storage could serve as a practical interim measure to reduce CO2 emissions from existing ships while alternative fuels and supply chains mature.
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