A hidden electrical hazard in cargo holds and stores Most vessels run portable lights at 220V AC — and constant handling, knocks, and damp cargo spaces leave them exposed to damage. When a fault reaches the casing, current can pass straight through anyone who picks it up. In the last […]
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The investigation into the catastrophic collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge has taken a significant turn, with U.S. federal prosecutors filing criminal charges against the Chief Engineer of the containership Dali. The vessel, which struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge on 26 March 2024, suffered a series of electrical […]
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Port State Control Preparation Guidance — Vessels Calling Australia AMSA will conduct a minimum of 2,400 PSC inspections on foreign-flagged vessels in 2025-26 using an enhanced risk-based targeting model. Vessels with weak maintenance, poor SMS implementation, or prior deficiencies face more intrusive inspections. Masters and operators calling Australian ports should […]
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Ch 2.3.5 Had the vessel been enrolled in a Classification Society Condition Assessment Programme (CAP)? Applies to:OIL TANKER / CHEMICAL TANKER / LNG / LPG Potential Ground for Negative OBS • The information provided by the operator in the pre-inspection questionnaire was inaccurate. • The vessel operator had claimed a […]
Read moreMU Weekly Free E-Magazine – VOYAGE Issue 8 is here! A quick roundup of this week’s maritime news, safety updates, and industry insights for seafarers and maritime professionals.
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Understanding How the Sun Influences Weather and Temperature The Sun is the driving force behind Earth’s weather system. Nearly all atmospheric processes, from cloud formation and wind circulation to rainfall and ocean currents, are powered by solar energy. Understanding how solar radiation interacts with the Earth’s surface and atmosphere is […]
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Three Indian seafarers have been confirmed dead following a military strike on the Palau-flagged tanker MT Settebello off the coast of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz. The deceased have been identified as: • Aditya Sharma (23) – Deck Cadet• Suresh Patnala – Chief Engineer• Shivanand Chaurasiya – Fitter / […]
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Unexploded missile warhead discovered inside crude oil tanker safely recovered by Indian Navy EOD specialists, preventing a potentially catastrophic maritime incident. The Indian Navy has successfully completed a highly complex and dangerous Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) operation involving the recovery and safe disposal of an unexploded missile warhead discovered onboard […]
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