According to DNV, the number of maritime safety incidents increased by 42% since 2018.
The directive follows a complaint lodged by a local trading company over cargo losses.
Some 10 000 ships will collect weather and ocean surface data as part of a new global initiative.
Biofouling, marine plastic litter and underwater radiated noise control came under the spotlight at the event.
Using Suez to reach Abu Dhabi from Algeciras saves at least 10 days.
The master was allegedly drunk at the helm when the collision occurred in the Port of Bremen.
The court convicted the captain of wilfully anchoring in a prohibited zone in Taiwanese waters.
“If things are managed properly, we can prevent a lot of these losses.” – Mike Brews, IUMI.
“Deteriorating regional security climate” could expose seafarers to direct harm. – Advisory
The update follows a Houthi undertaking that it will cease commercial vessel attacks.
The MSC Rifaya is 400 metres in length and has capacity of 19 466 TEUs.
