Ch 2.4.1 Were the senior officers familiar with the company procedure for reporting defects to vessel structure, machinery and equipment to shore-based management through the company defect reporting system and was evidence available to demonstrate that all defects had been reported accordingly? Applies to: OIL TANKER / CHEMICAL TANKER / […]
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DGMA Makes Sagar Mein Yog (SMY) LMS Course Mandatory for All Indian Seafarers – Complete Within One Year The Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA), under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India, has officially launched the Sagar Mein Yog (SMY) Learning Management System (LMS)—a nationwide digital […]
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Port: Algeciras, SpainInspection Date: June 2026Inspector: An…. Inspector’s Overall Style The inspection lasted almost the entire day and was very evidence-driven. The inspector rarely accepted verbal answers alone and almost every discussion ended with requests such as: Bridge, Engine and Cargo departments were all inspected in detail. Random crew interviews […]
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How from code 30 to code 17 Ground for detention The ship was detained due to the following detainable deficiency: 05118 Operation of GMDSS equipment – SECOND OFFICER NOT FAMILIAR WITH THE OPERATION OF THE GMDSS RADIO So it was decided to appeal with MOU Dispute .1 The Convention reference […]
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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 […]
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Vessel Preparation Review for Shell Vetting Inspection Reference: For Shell Vetting Inspection Inspector: Capt. Philip Why Pre-SIRE Inspections Matter During a sailing onboard, several latent weak barriers and operational gaps were identified across crew knowledge, procedural understanding, record management, and emergency preparedness. Rather than waiting for an inspector to identify […]
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MU Weekly E-Magazine – Voyage 7 is Out Now! Dive into the latest edition featuring maritime news, SIRE 2.0 insights, safety updates, Captain’s Weather Desk, compliance guidance, and practical knowledge for seafarers worldwide.
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The maritime industry has reached a historic milestone with the confirmation that the International Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea (2010 HNS Convention) will officially enter into force on 29 November 2027. This long-awaited development closes one […]
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