Maritime sanctions widen as London targets vessels, ship management and financial networks linked to Russian energy exports The United Kingdom has further intensified pressure on Russia’s maritime energy trade by expanding its sanctions regime to target an LNG carrier, five oil tankers and a Mumbai-based ship management company allegedly connected […]
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PRECIPITATION – Understanding Different Forms of Water from the Atmosphere Precipitation is one of the most important weather phenomena affecting maritime operations. It influences visibility, navigation, cargo handling, deck safety, and vessel stability, particularly in cold weather. Understanding how different forms of precipitation develop enables mariners to interpret weather conditions […]
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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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Understanding the relationship between air temperature and dew point is one of the simplest ways to predict cloud development and atmospheric stability. As air rises, it expands and cools. When it cools to its dew point temperature, water vapour condenses into tiny water droplets, forming the base of a cloud. […]
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A fresh development in the Red Sea crisis could significantly impact global shipping and energy trade. Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement is reportedly considering imposing transit fees on commercial vessels passing through the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait, according to multiple regional and Western sources familiar with the discussions. The proposal comes […]
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A large-scale multinational search and rescue operation remains underway in the South China Sea after the Vietnamese general cargo vessel Khoi Nguyen 18 sank near Fiery Cross Reef in the disputed Spratly Islands. Rescue teams from Vietnam, the Philippines, and China are continuing efforts to locate 14 missing persons, while […]
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A person falling overboard into cold water has only a very small window of time before becoming unable to help themselves. Maritime safety experts are urging seafarers, ship operators, and offshore personnel to understand how the human body reacts to cold-water immersion, emphasizing that awareness, preparation, and immediate emergency response […]
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Commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz continues to face escalating security threats after a second tanker was abandoned by its crew within 24 hours following another attack near the strategic maritime chokepoint. According to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), the latest incident occurred approximately eight nautical miles […]
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The maritime industry is facing another major security challenge as Yemen’s Houthi movement has issued a direct warning to international shipping companies, stating that vessels calling at Saudi Arabian ports could become legitimate targets. The development significantly raises the risk profile for commercial shipping in the Red Sea and comes […]
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