The Chemical Distribution Institute (CDI) has announced the successful completion of the first vessel inspection under its newly launched Liquefied Carbon Dioxide (LCO₂) Vessel Inspection Programme, marking an important development for the emerging maritime carbon transport sector. The programme has been introduced under the CDI-Marine Inspection Scheme to support the […]
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Ch 2.6.2 | VOC Management Plan Were the Master and officers familiar with the VOC Management Plan, and had the procedures for minimising VOC emissions set out in the Plan been implemented and documented as required? Applies to: Oil Tanker | Chemical Tanker | LNG | LPG Potential Ground for […]
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The safety of Indian seafarers navigating the Strait of Hormuz has come under renewed scrutiny after the Forward Seamen’s Union of India (FSUI) raised concerns that some shipowners and operators may be pressuring crews to enter the high-risk waterway despite their concerns over personal safety. The issue comes at a […]
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A deadly accident at a shipbreaking yard in Chattogram, Bangladesh, has renewed serious questions over whether international certification is translating into safe working conditions on the ground. Nine workers were killed on 14 August 2026 after being exposed to toxic gas while dismantling the LNG carrier Rasi at Ferdous Steel […]
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Every RightShip inspection tells a story about how well a vessel is really run — not just what’s written in the manuals, but how consistently the crew lives up to it day to day. This week, we take a closer look at what inspectors focus on, where the majority of […]
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A rescue boat launching drill on board a tanker has highlighted a serious and often overlooked safety risk: critical defects can remain hidden inside launching appliances even when equipment appears satisfactory during routine inspections. The Federal Bureau of Maritime Casualty Investigation (BSU) published its investigation report and press release on […]
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03 Aug 2026 | SIRE 2.0 Ph66 | 0700Hrs LT 03 Aug 2026 | SIRE 2.0 Ph66 | 0700Hrs LT | Mr. N. Mirinda boarded. First impression bad , Deck Cadet on GW and duty AB on accommodation, P/P man in cabin. Ch.Off rushed to GW but it was too […]
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Greek-Interest Tanker Reportedly Struck by Drone While Loading Oil Off Novorossiysk A Greek-interest crude oil tanker was reportedly struck by an aerial drone on 16 August 2026 while loading oil offshore from Novorossiysk, Russia, in the Black Sea, according to a maritime security update. The vessel has been identified as […]
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A small containership approaching the Iranian blockade line in the Gulf of Oman was reportedly struck by U.S. forces on August 10, in a significant escalation of the ongoing confrontation surrounding Iranian shipping and the Strait of Hormuz. According to The Wall Street Journal, U.S. forces opened fire on the […]
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Engine-room fire aboard the vehicle carrier Min Jiang Kou triggers an emergency evacuation in the Pacific, with nearby merchant vessels responding to rescue all 22 crew members. A major maritime rescue operation unfolded in the Pacific after an engine-room fire aboard the vehicle carrier Min Jiang Kou forced all 22 […]
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