India’s maritime regulator, Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping), has announced major reforms in the issuance of Indian Continuous Discharge Certificates (CDC) in an effort to curb fraudulent recruitment practices and improve the quality of seafarer training across the industry. Effective from August 1, 2026, Indian CDCs will no longer […]
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INTRODUCTION The Earth with its atmosphere can be compared to a giant fruit covered by a very thin invisible layer. This invisible layer is called the atmosphere and is held around the Earth by gravitational force. In meteorology, the most important part of the atmosphere is the lower layer known […]
Read moreCritical CO₂ System Safety Pins Left Installed After Maintenance Introduction A potentially serious safety failure was identified during a pre-sailing inspection when crew members discovered that safety pins preventing the vessel’s fixed CO₂ firefighting system from operating had not been removed after maintenance work. The pins had been installed by […]
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Global shipping lines are beginning to distance themselves from Cuba after the United States introduced a sweeping new sanctions framework targeting entities connected to the Cuban economy. Two of the world’s largest container carriers, CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd, have now suspended cargo bookings to and from Cuba due to growing […]
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Iran has officially established the Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA), a new regulatory body tasked with overseeing maritime transit through the Strait of Hormuz — one of the world’s most strategically important shipping lanes. According to Iranian authorities, vessels transiting through the Strait will now be required to comply with […]
Read moreAt sea, experience matters — but continuous learning matters even more. Every voyage carries lessons hidden in incidents, near misses, innovations, and the decisions made onboard every single day. This edition brings together real maritime cases, safety insights, industry developments, and practical knowledge created for seafarers who believe growth never […]
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A Powerful Lesson Every Seafarer Should Learn About Wealth A young 3rd Officer completed his contract and returned home with nearly $24,926.90 in savings.Excited to reward himself after months at sea, he spent almost everything on a brand-new SUV. The car looked impressive.But the real question is: Did the purchase […]
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