China’s updated Maritime Code, set to come into force on 1 May 2026, introduces a series of significant reforms that will affect shipowners, charterers, cargo stakeholders, and others involved in international shipping linked to Chinese ports. These changes aim to modernize the legal framework, enhance clarity, and strengthen protections across […]
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A Routine Move That Turned Critical What began as a routine transition from dry dock to a repair berth quickly escalated into a serious onboard emergency for a large motor yacht. Following maintenance, the vessel was moved without access to shore power, prompting the crew to start one of the […]
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TECHNICAL CIRCULAR Unusual Chemical Compounds in ISO 8217-Compliant Marine Fuels – Operational Considerations and Recommendations 1. Industry Observations Recent industry reports indicate a growing number of vessels receiving bunkered fuels that comply with standard ISO 8217 specifications, yet subsequently exhibit atypical chemical characteristics when subjected to advanced analytical testing. In […]
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Overview of Regulatory Update Significant revisions to the Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) framework will come into effect on 1 May 2026. These updates introduce a new approach to evaluating NOx measurement performance, particularly in relation to catalyst monitoring. The previously defined ±5% accuracy benchmark has been removed and replaced with […]
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An oil tanker, Honour 25, has been hijacked by armed pirates approximately 30 nautical miles off the coast of Somalia, with the incident confirmed by UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). Incident Overview The hijacking occurred late Wednesday when six armed individuals boarded and took control of the vessel while underway. […]
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Today, we are proud to release our Weekly E-Magazine for Seafarers. A simple effort – to bring everything that matters to you, in one place. It is completely free to readAnd free to share with every seafarer you know If you want to understand why we started this,please take a […]
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Early Warning Signs Ignored Prior to departure, weather forecasts clearly indicated the development of a low-pressure system, bringing strong winds and increasing sea swell. At 0500 hours, after the pilot disembarked, the master instructed the crew to secure all mooring lines and deck equipment. While the aft station was confirmed […]
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