Incident Investigation of MV Dali: VDR Transcript Shows Final Panic Aboard Dali as It Approached the Bridge

The National Transportation Safety Board is continuing its investigation and release of data from the 2024 incident in which the containership Dali destroyed Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge. In April, it posted the transcript of the VDR and crew interviews, which are now getting extensive attention in the Baltimore media.

The full 74-page transcript of the voice conversations was posted following the NTSB’s outline of the information in a March press briefing. Unlike the formal briefing, the actual wording shows the panic, terror, and frantic situation as multiple commands were shouted and the pilots and crew struggled to manage the situation.

Seafarers Happiness Index Q12025: Glimmer of hope for crew welfare

The Mission to Seafarers’ latest edition of its quarterly Seafarers Happiness Index has revealed a steadying in seafarer satisfaction, marking a small rise to 6.98 out of 10, up from 6.91 in Q4 2024.

5 reasons why the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers ushers in positive change

The Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers (Republic Act No. 12021) was enacted on October 11, 2024, marking a significant milestone in the protection and welfare of Filipino seafarers.

Empire Navigation Fleet features in top 10 PSC performers in MRs [last 36m]

Empire Navigation Fleet features in top 10 PSC performers of last 36 months (1/04/22 to 31/03/2025) in MR1/MR2 Group,  Medium PSCI Pool.