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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Engine Room Strike Triggers Fire, Blackout, and Fresh Security Alarm in One of the World’s Most Critical Shipping Lanes The security situation in the Strait of Hormuz has taken another alarming turn after the Liberian-flagged bulk carrier Minoan Pioneer was struck by an unknown projectile, leaving one seafarer missing and […]
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The security situation in the Red Sea has taken another alarming turn after an Indian-flagged cargo vessel was sunk in a suspected bomb-boat attack off Yemen’s western coast, highlighting the growing risks faced by commercial shipping transiting one of the world’s most strategic maritime corridors. According to India’s Ministry of […]
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A recent missile strike on a Dynacom-operated VLCC in the Strait of Hormuz has highlighted the growing security challenges facing commercial shipping in one of the world’s most critical maritime corridors. The incident resulted in significant damage and renewed concerns over the safety of merchant vessels transiting the region amid […]
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Chapter 2.6.1 Were the Master, deck officers and engineer officers familiar with the vessel’s Ballast Water Management Plan and were records available to demonstrate that ballast handling had been conducted in accordance with the plan? Applies to: Oil Tanker | Chemical Tanker | LNG | LPG Potential Ground for Negative […]
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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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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 security situation in the Strait of Hormuz has deteriorated further after two tankers managed by Greek shipping company Dynacom Tankers were struck by projectiles while transiting near the coast of Oman, highlighting the growing risks faced by commercial shipping amid escalating military tensions between the United States and Iran. […]
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Indian Seafarer Killed, Eight Crew Members Injured in Tanker Missile Attacks Near Oman A major security incident has unfolded in the Strait of Hormuz after two Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) were struck by cruise missiles while transiting the southern shipping corridor near the coast of Oman. The attacks claimed […]
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The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has officially confirmed that the 2010 International Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea (2010 HNS Convention) will enter into force on 29 November 2027, marking one of the most significant developments in […]
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