In this week’s review of the stories shaping shipping, our containers kingpins James Baker and Linton Nightingale discuss the peak season that never was and why flexibility trumps size, our chief correspondent Richard Clayton offers up the key lessons he’s learned from talking to the leading shipmanagment executives and Nidaa Bakhsh explains why governments are considering their options when it comes to casualty reporting

Liberian registry’s chief operating officer Alfonso Castillero says blame should not be aimed squarely at flags or owners for failing to meet safety rules. It is up to all stakeholders to provide full and proper information to ensure safety, thereby helping to prevent future incidents, including reviewing the quality of training

The measure is effective for several terminals located under the Ulsan bridge, including Terminal 9, where the Stolt-Nielsen chemical tanker Stolt Groenland exploded and caught fire on September 29

‘Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones who are grieving over this dramatic event’ — chief executive Gaël Bodénès

Others need to speak up on a ‘potentially catastrophic’ implementation of sulphur cap, says Greek shipowners’ leader

Club says vessels Stolt Groenland and Bow Dalian are entered for P&I cover and have H&M insurance at Gard

The fire has been put out, but authorities cautioned there are petrochemicals on board and are still assessing when it will be safe to conduct an investigation

Kathy Metcalf won the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Lloyd's List Americas Awards in Houston yesterday. Other awards recognised excellence in environmental protection, emissions reduction, safety and training

A new lengthy report by the IPCC warns sea levels are rising at an accelerated rated and increased Arctic shipping poses new risks