Iran Denies Strait Of Hormuz Transit Tolls, Pushes New Safe Passage Framework With Oman
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 […]
Read moreMariners Update Weekly E-Magazine – Voyage 5
Stay informed with the latest maritime news, safety insights, seafarer awareness topics, industry updates, and operational highlights from across the shipping world. Whether you are at sea or ashore, it brings valuable knowledge and professional updates designed for today’s maritime community. Read and stay connected with the maritime industry.
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Major Petrol Spill at Paradip Port After Pipeline Burst During Vessel Unloading
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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DG Shipping Introduces Major CDC Reforms to Stop Maritime Fraud
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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THE ATMOSPHERE – AIR COMPOSITION AND WATER VAPOUR
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 […]
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CO₂ Firefighting System Found Inoperable Before Sailing Due to Maintenance Oversight
Critical 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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