Month: February 2026
SIRE 2.0 WK 45 – WHERE IS YOUR LAST ONE YEAR DEFECT LIST?
SIRE Inspection Experience – Feb 2026 Inspector: Capt. Md. Sha….. Oil Major: INEOS Capt. Md. Sha… boarded vessel and after initial gangway briefing proceeded to Master’s office. Opening Meeting Opening meeting conducted with ship management team. Inspector explained scope of inspection and advised he will check equipment and procedures in […]
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Feb 2026- Merchant Ship Comes Under Fire Near Aden — Renewed Warning for Seafarers
A fresh security incident off Yemen has again underlined the fragile safety environment facing merchant shipping in the Middle East, after a commercial vessel reported an armed approach and exchange of gunfire near Aden earlier this week. According to maritime security reporting, the vessel was operating roughly 70 nautical miles […]
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WK 44- SIRE 2.0 ANNUAL STATISTICS 2025
Watch explanation video GENERAL OVERVIEW This report outlines an overview of the data collected from 2025. For the period 1 January 2025 – 31 December 2025, 108 Members have been participating, uploading a total of 7,241 Reports. The number of average negative observations is 5.24, which marks an improvement over […]
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CREW WELFARE PARTNERS
Wellbeing Support for Seafarers and Their Families Mission to Seafarers – WeCare Programme The WeCare Programme, supported by the UK Club, is a structured wellbeing initiative designed specifically for seafarers and their families. Programme Components: The strength of the WeCare Programme lies in its inclusive approach, supporting not only seafarers […]
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Malaysia detained 2 oil tankers
MMEA Detains Two Tankers for Suspected Illegal STS Oil Transfer off Penang The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) Penang detained two tankers on 29 January for suspected illegal ship-to-ship oil transfer operations about 24 nautical miles west of Muka Head, Penang. According to MMEA Penang Director Captain Muhammad Suffi Mohd […]
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USA Releases Indian Merchant Navy Officers after 20 days
Indian Merchant Navy Officer Returns Home After 20-Day Detention Following Seizure of Tanker A merchant navy officer from Himachal Pradesh has returned home safely after being detained for nearly 20 days following the seizure of a Russian-flagged oil tanker by the United States Coast Guard in international waters. Rakshit Chauhan, […]
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