DNV GL hopes the joint development project’s findings will help guide battery safety rules as the technology evolves

Misdeclared or undeclared dangerous goods are thought to be the main area of suspicion relating to the blaze

Zelek Star was carrying cement and other goods from Greece to Israel when stormy weather forced the vessel away from its anchor point near the port of Ashdod

Governments have submitted reports on less than half of the very serious casualties over the past five years. Kitack Lim tells Lloyd's List he wants to raise that to at least 80% by 2022

The claim, which was filed with a Washington district court, extends to current and former Iranian politicians, according to the law firm representing the families

‘The American Club, its managers and their employees acted throughout in accordance with the rules of the club and most assuredly did not conspire to defraud Great Lakes or any other party,’ said American Club’s Mr Hughes

Current statistics show that a serious fire is occurring every 30 days, rather than every 60 days, says TT Club, and the issue needs to be addressed through collaboration

MPA is investigating the incident and no further details have been disclosed