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In response to the growing risks associated with the maritime transport of lithium-ion cells and batteries, the following guidance for shipping lithium-ion cells and batteries in containers.
Lithium-ion cells are the core components of batteries and come in various forms, as they are widely used in portable electronics and electric vehicles because they can efficiently store and release energy through the movement of lithium ions between positive and negative electrodes.
However, due to their chemical properties, lithium-ion cells and batteries are classified as dangerous goods and must be handled with care.
Released against a backdrop of rising concern, the guidance comes as battery-related incidents at sea become both more frequent and more severe.
A key hazard is thermal runaway, a chain reaction that can result in intense fires, the release of toxic gases and even explosive force. These fires are particularly difficult to extinguish and may reignite days or even weeks after the initial incident.
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Gravity cannot be controlled and a single lapse may lead to life‑changing or even fatal injuries during cargo operations and work aloft. Protecting crew requires constant awareness, proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and keeping clear of danger zones. Make a Good Catch by staying alert to overhead work and acting early to avoid danger.
Full advisory at the following link.
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Below you will find a weekly report dated 6 May 2026, covering the period of 30 April to 6 May, where the following incidents were reported:
- 0 maritime security incidents in West Africa in the last 7 days
- 7 maritime security incidents in the Indian Ocean/Middle East in the last 7 days
- 3 Somalia-based piracy incidents reported in the last 7 days.
Full advisory at the following link.
https://britanniapandi.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ARC-Weekly-Report-06.05.26.pdf
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On 1 May, an incident within the IRTC, 92NM southwest of Al Mukalla, Yemen, where the Master of a bulk carrier observed a black-hulled skiff carrying seven-armed persons approaching the vessel.
Furthermore, on 2 May, a suspicious approach 84NM southwest of Al Mukalla, where a vessel was approached to within 500 metres by a green-hulled skiff accompanied by a white fishing vessel.
The following day, 3 May, several additional incidents, including vessels in the vicinity of Ras Al Khaimah, UAE being directed via VHF broadcast to leave their anchorages, as well as an attack 11NM west of Sirik, Iran, where a northbound bulk carrier was approached by multiple small craft. The vessel has been identified as the Minoan Falcon, a Liberia-flagged bulk carrier transiting north towards the Strait of Hormuz. All crew were reported safe, with no environmental impact.
Later the same day, an incident 78NM north of Fujairah, UAE, in which a tanker was struck by unknown projectiles, although all crew remained safe and no environmental damage was reported. In all cases, vessels to transit with caution, report suspicious activity, and noted that investigations by the relevant authorities are ongoing.