MU Weekly Free E-Magazine – VOYAGE 11 is Out Now! Stay up to date with the latest maritime news, safety updates, regulatory developments, industry trends, and practical insights for seafarers and maritime professionals. Read the PDF below to explore this week’s edition and stay informed about the key developments shaping […]
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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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Growing geopolitical tensions are reshaping global shipping, forcing operators to balance safety, resilience, and supply chain reliability as critical maritime trade routes face unprecedented uncertainty. The global shipping industry is navigating an increasingly uncertain operating environment, with an estimated $125 billion worth of vessels and cargo currently awaiting safe passage […]
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Panama regains its place on the Paris MoU White List following sustained improvements in safety, compliance, and Port State Control performance. Panama Rejoins Paris MoU White List After Strengthening Maritime Standards Panama has officially been reinstated on the Paris Memorandum of Understanding (Paris MoU) White List, marking a significant milestone […]
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HUMIDITY AND CONDENSATION Understanding Water Vapour, Dew Point and Relative Humidity Humidity plays a vital role in the formation of clouds, fog, dew, mist, precipitation, and many other weather phenomena. Although water vapour is invisible, it is one of the most important components of the atmosphere because it directly influences […]
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New carbon reporting rules are now in force for large ships operating on UK domestic voyages, marking a major step in the UK’s maritime decarbonisation strategy. UK Launches Maritime Emissions Trading Scheme to Accelerate Shipping Decarbonisation The United Kingdom has officially expanded its Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) to the […]
Read more✓ Fire Control Plans on Maltese-registered ships must use IMO-approved graphical symbols in accordance with SOLAS requirements. ✓ Ships constructed before 1 January 2004 may continue using IMO Resolution A.654(16) unless their Fire Control Plans are updated or reissued. ✓ New or revised Fire Control Plans must use the latest […]
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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 […]
Read more✓ New SOLAS requirements for shipboard lifting appliances and anchor handling winches came into force from 1 January 2026. ✓ Existing ships must comply by their first renewal survey on or after 1 January 2026. ✓ Applies to lifting appliances, anchor handling winches, and associated loose gear, with specified exemptions […]
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Experienced Crew Are Not Immune – The Biggest Threat Often Comes During Everyday Operations The latest analysis of thousands of maritime crew injury claims has revealed an important reality for the global shipping industry—most seafarer injuries are not caused by emergencies or unusual situations, but during routine, planned onboard operations. […]
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