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As the voice of the dry bulk sector, INTERCARGO is determined to help lead the response to these events. They are working with their members, including ship owners and industry stakeholders, to do all we can to learn and protect the lives of the brave men and women who crew bulk carriers. Dry bulk ships are at the very heart of global trade, transporting iron ore, steel, coal, cement and grains. It is important to learn how best to protect the safety of seafarers, and the vessels and their cargo, from damage and loss.
Every year, the INTERCARGO Bulk Carrier Casualty Report provides an analysis of casualty statistics covering the previous 10 years. During the 10-year period from 2014 to 2023, it was reported that 21 bulk carriers over 10,000 deadweight tonnage (dwt) were lost, resulting in the death of 89 seafarers. These losses were primarily due to cargo liquefaction and groundings as the major causes, highlighting critical areas for industry focus.
Ship loss statistics between 2014 and 2023 suggest a clear improvement in terms of the number of annual losses of bulk carriers versus the total number of bulk carriers in the global fleet. This positive trend demonstrates the industry’s commitment to enhanced safety protocols and regulatory compliance.
The application of new technology to improve ship design and building and the introduction of new materials has also played its part. While these improvements are encouraging, any loss of life remains tragic. The shipping industry must maintain unwavering vigilance and continue to learn from every incident and the findings of this report.
EMSA Annual Overview of Marine Casualties and Incidents 2024 Download the report at
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The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) has published its Annual Overview of Marine Casualties and Incidents 2024, which presents statistics on marine casualties and incidents that cover the period from 1 of January 2014 to 31 of December 2023.
In 2023, most of the indicators, such as the number of occurrences, ships lost, fatalities or injuries, are near or below the average values for the entire period from 2014 to 2023.
In 2023, 2,676 marine casualties and incidents were reported, which represent an increase of 49 marine casualties and incidents compared to 2022 and a decrease of 66 marine casualties and incidents compared to 2021.
The total number of marine casualties and incidents reported in the period from 2014 to 2023 was 26,595 with an annual average of 2,660. The number of casualties and incidents in 2023 is 0.6% higher than the annual average and 0.7% higher than the pre-pandemic average of 2,658 occurrences.
After a peak of 106 very serious casualties reported in 2018 and a total of 77 in 2019, the number of very serious marine casualties was 52 in 2020, 61 in 2021, 57 in 2022 and 45 in 2023, indicating a downward trend.
Casualties and fatalities: From 2014 to 2023, a total of 650 lives were lost in 444 THE REPORT | MAR 2025 | ISSUE 111 | 51
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