The United Kingdom has significantly escalated its sanctions framework against Russia, with sweeping new rules that came into force on 20 May 2026. The amended regulations touch virtually every corner of maritime trade — from liquefied natural gas shipments and oil refining to uranium imports and cutting-edge technology exports. The […]
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THE ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE 1. Pressure of the Atmosphere The Earth’s atmosphere is held in place by gravity. Although gases are light, they still have weight. The closer we are to the Earth’s surface, the greater the amount of air pressing downward. This creates atmospheric pressure. At sea level, […]
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MOORING SAFETY Key insights from incidents, inspections, and terminal feedback to improve mooring safety and reduce operational risk. KEY HIGHLIGHTS TOP RISQ FINDINGS FINDINGS CLASSIFICATION This shows mooring incidents are not only caused by human error, but also by equipment condition and ineffective procedures. COMMON TERMINAL FEEDBACK ISSUES These issues […]
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Investigation Underway at T.S. Chanakya Campus A tragic incident involving a 19-year-old pre-sea cadet at the T.S. Chanakya campus of Indian Maritime University (IMU) in Nerul, Navi Mumbai, has sent shockwaves through the maritime community and raised serious concerns regarding student welfare and mental pressure in marine training institutes. The […]
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China has successfully completed the world’s first ultra-deep-sea material corrosion exposure test lasting 537 days at a staggering depth of 10,000 metres, marking a major milestone in subsea engineering and deep-ocean research. The project was carried out by the China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), which deployed metals, protective coatings, buoyancy […]
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Iran has denied reports that it plans to impose transit tolls on commercial ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, clarifying that its recent maritime initiatives are focused on improving navigational safety rather than collecting passage fees. Speaking during a weekly press briefing on Monday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail […]
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A major fuel spill incident was reported at Paradip Port after a petrol pipeline ruptured during cargo unloading operations at the port’s oil jetty, triggering an emergency response and raising environmental concerns. The incident occurred on Friday evening at around 5 p.m. while petrol was being transferred from a vessel […]
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