Understanding atmospheric pressure is one of the fundamental skills required for interpreting weather charts and anticipating changes in weather at sea. Pressure patterns provide valuable clues about wind strength, weather systems and developing conditions. 1. ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE Atmospheric pressure is the force exerted by the weight of the air above […]
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Join the Daily S2S Global Seafarer Job Newsletter Stay updated with the latest shipboard and shore-based vacancies from shipping companies, ship managers, manning agencies, and maritime recruiters worldwide. Whether you are looking for your next contract at sea or planning a move ashore, our daily newsletter helps you stay informed […]
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A fully cellular container vessel, MSC UL SAN III (IMO 9305001), was reportedly struck by a drone on 25 August 2026 while sailing from Novorossiysk, Russia, to Tekirdag, Türkiye. According to the incident information shown in the supplied maritime security alert, the vessel was in laden condition when the incident […]
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This week’s focus draws on a recent RightShip Ship Inspection Program (RISQ) report for a bulk carrier in the dry cargo trade. The Findings at a Glance – The inspection recorded sixteen non-conformities. We’ve grouped them into five recurring focus areas that consistently surface across RISQ inspections fleet-wide: Training & […]
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Join the Daily S2S Global Seafarer Job Newsletter Stay updated with the latest shipboard and shore-based vacancies from shipping companies, ship managers, manning agencies, and maritime recruiters worldwide. Whether you are looking for your next contract at sea or planning a move ashore, our daily newsletter helps you stay informed […]
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Discover this week’s PSC Observation of the Week (PSC FOCUS – WK : 28) featuring real Port State Control inspection findings that highlight common deficiencies identified onboard ships. Learn from actual observations, strengthen onboard compliance, and stay inspection-ready.
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Join the Daily S2S Global Seafarer Job Newsletter Stay updated with the latest shipboard and shore-based vacancies from shipping companies, ship managers, manning agencies, and maritime recruiters worldwide. Whether you are looking for your next contract at sea or planning a move ashore, our daily newsletter helps you stay informed […]
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The Chemical Distribution Institute (CDI) has announced the successful completion of the first vessel inspection under its newly launched Liquefied Carbon Dioxide (LCO₂) Vessel Inspection Programme, marking an important development for the emerging maritime carbon transport sector. The programme has been introduced under the CDI-Marine Inspection Scheme to support the […]
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DG Shipping and the Seafarers Welfare Fund Society (SWFS) are strengthening welfare and medical support for Indian seafarers, with enhanced benefits covering medical assistance, insurance support, critical illness, war-zone protection, survivor benefits, family support, maternity assistance and career progression. Several benefits are already effective, while new Group Term Life Insurance […]
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Red Sea Attack and Strait of Hormuz Restrictions Signal Rising Maritime Risk Maritime security concerns are intensifying across the Red Sea and Arabian Gulf, with a tanker coming under attack west of Yanbu, Saudi Arabia, while commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen to a fraction of its […]
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