A crude oil supertanker reportedly struck a naval mine while attempting to exit the Strait of Hormuz, triggering an explosion in its engine room and a massive fire, according to a statement from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, reported by Iranian state media Press TV. The tanker was […]
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Ch 2.7.1 — SMS Accessibility & Crew Familiarity Was the relevant content of the SMS manuals easily accessible to all personnel on board in a working language(s) understood by them? Applies to: Oil Tanker | Chemical Tanker | LNG | LPG Potential Ground for Negative Observation (OBS) • The SMS […]
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Understanding how pressure differences control wind Wind is fundamentally driven by differences in atmospheric pressure. The pressure gradient describes how rapidly pressure changes over a given horizontal distance. For mariners, understanding the pressure gradient is essential because the spacing of isobars on a weather chart gives a quick indication of […]
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The maritime industry is facing a tragic loss following the sinking of the Panama-flagged bulk carrier MV OCEAN WINNER in the Bay of Bengal on August 22, 2026, only shortly after the vessel departed Paradip Port, Odisha, with a large cargo of iron ore fines. The 28-year-old, approximately 225-metre bulk […]
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Feedback – Capt. S****G Overall, Capt. S****G was a good, cooperative and gentle inspector. His approach was professional and respectful, and he interacted well with the crew. 🔹 Inspection Approach / What He Checks 🔹 Bridge 🔹 Deck / Cargo 🔹 Engine Room 🔹 Galley / Accommodation 🔹 Crew Interaction […]
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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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