Two very different checks, one shared goal: making sure the people on board are ready, capable, and fit for the job. This week we look at how crew are trained to handle dangerous cargo safely, and how a strong drug and alcohol policy keeps the whole ship’s operation sound. Questions […]
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An environmental disaster is rapidly developing off the coast of Oman after the stranded crude oil tanker Caroline Bezengi began releasing oil into the Arabian Sea, threatening one of the region’s most sensitive marine ecosystems and globally significant turtle nesting beaches. The Cameroon-flagged Supermax tanker Caroline Bezengi (159,168 DWT) has […]
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Engine Room Strike Triggers Fire, Blackout, and Fresh Security Alarm in One of the World’s Most Critical Shipping Lanes The security situation in the Strait of Hormuz has taken another alarming turn after the Liberian-flagged bulk carrier Minoan Pioneer was struck by an unknown projectile, leaving one seafarer missing and […]
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Discover this week’s PSC Observation of the Week (PSC FOCUS – WK : 25) featuring real inspection findings that highlight common deficiencies identified during Port State Control inspections. Learn from actual observations, strengthen onboard compliance, and stay inspection-ready.
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The security situation in the Red Sea has taken another alarming turn after an Indian-flagged cargo vessel was sunk in a suspected bomb-boat attack off Yemen’s western coast, highlighting the growing risks faced by commercial shipping transiting one of the world’s most strategic maritime corridors. According to India’s Ministry of […]
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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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A recent missile strike on a Dynacom-operated VLCC in the Strait of Hormuz has highlighted the growing security challenges facing commercial shipping in one of the world’s most critical maritime corridors. The incident resulted in significant damage and renewed concerns over the safety of merchant vessels transiting the region amid […]
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Fresh geopolitical tensions have once again placed the Strait of Hormuz at the center of global maritime attention, with conflicting statements from the United States and Iran adding further uncertainty for commercial shipping and energy markets. On Monday, Donald Trump claimed that the United States has complete control over the […]
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Russia has significantly intensified its attacks on Ukraine’s civilian maritime infrastructure, with Ukrainian authorities accusing Moscow of deliberately targeting commercial vessels and port facilities to intimidate international shipowners and disrupt confidence in the safety of Black Sea shipping. According to Ukraine’s Ministry of Reconstruction, Infrastructure and Transport, the latest wave […]
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