This week’s focus draws on a recent RightShip Ship Inspection Program (RISQ) report for a bulk carrier in the dry cargo trade. The Findings at a Glance – The inspection recorded sixteen non-conformities. We’ve grouped them into five recurring focus areas that consistently surface across RISQ inspections fleet-wide: Training & […]
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Questions Covered: 2.4 – Is the vessel’s manning in compliance with the Safe Manning Certificate? 2.5 – Do all personnel maintain rest period/work hours and are the rest hours in compliance with STCW or MLC requirements? 2.4 – Safe Manning Certificate Compliance Minimum safe manning is the level of manning […]
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The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) has raised serious concerns over the continued abandonment of six seafarers aboard the general cargo vessel Lady Mina (IMO 880113), which remains detained at the Port of Las Palmas, Spain, following the discovery of multiple alleged violations of international maritime regulations. According to the […]
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Filipino Crew PEME Package — What’s New A widely used Pre-Employment Medical Examination (PEME) scheme for Filipino seafarers has been updated with revised examination items, effective 20 February 2026. The update is designed to strengthen the early detection of pre-existing conditions, helping to reduce onboard crew illness claims. The fee […]
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Why MLC Compliance Matters During Port State Control Inspections Port State Control (PSC) inspections continue to identify recurring Maritime Labour Convention (MLC 2006) deficiencies onboard vessels. Being caught with these issues can lead to detentions, delays, and reputational damage. Here’s a breakdown of the most common deficiencies found — and […]
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The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has imposed another vessel ban after identifying serious breaches of seafarer welfare regulations, marking the third enforcement action of its kind in less than two months. On 23 April 2026, AMSA inspectors conducted a Port State Control inspection onboard the Liberia-flagged vessel FPMC B […]
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During a recent deployment, serious concerns were raised about the vessel’s overall condition. Essential systems were either non-functional or severely degraded, making daily life onboard extremely difficult. Unsafe Water Supply Broken Basic Facilities Unhygienic Living Quarters Inadequate Food Quality Impact on Crew Wellbeing These conditions significantly affected crew health, morale, […]
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When Safety Becomes Silence: A Hidden Welfare Crisis at Sea The Problem Begins: A Ship Overrun A vessel reported a severe pest infestation, with cockroaches spreading across nearly every corner of life on board. They contaminated food stores, refrigerators, utensils, sleeping areas, and personal spaces. This wasn’t just unpleasant, it […]
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The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has issued a strong warning to maritime employers, stressing that failure to uphold minimum standards for seafarers’ welfare will lead to serious enforcement actions. Under the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), ship operators are obligated to ensure timely wage payments, safe living conditions, sufficient rest, […]
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