The good and bad of the drive to electrification, drug smuggling and the worrying trend of crew criminalisation, and security threats to major sealanes.

These are just some of the stories that are covered in the latest episode of Maritime in Minutes.

Seatrade Maritime News’ Marcus Hand and Gary Howard reflect on the month of June, with their highlights from the news in maritime and shipping, from the biggest stories to those that simply piqued their interest.

Hear more about:

• ONE signs first European shore power deal in Hamburg
• Crew evacuated from Zodiac car carrier after electric vehicle fire
• Intercargo warns of security risks as bulker safety improves
• Alarm as crew criminalisation on the rise
• Port of LA volumes impacted by on-off tariffs
• What would happen if the Strait of Hormuz closed?
• Seafarer suicides exceed fatal accidents at sea
• Wan Hai 503 fire and the need to provide ports of refuge
• Wan Hai 503 - the burning questions

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