A significant overhaul of the employment framework for Filipino seafarers has come into effect, introducing one of the most comprehensive updates in recent years. Effective from 3 July 2026, the revised Standard Employment Contract strengthens seafarer welfare, modernizes compensation, enhances employer responsibilities, and aligns employment conditions with current international maritime […]
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Machinery upkeep is back in the spotlight. Port State Control Officers worldwide are aligning on a sharper, more consistent approach to checking engine rooms — moving beyond a quick walk-through to verifying real operational readiness. Here’s what’s changing and what it means for your ship. FIRST LOOK: WHAT INSPECTORS SCAN […]
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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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MU Weekly Free E-Magazine – VOYAGE 11 is Out Now! Stay up to date with the latest maritime news, safety updates, regulatory developments, industry trends, and practical insights for seafarers and maritime professionals. Read the PDF below to explore this week’s edition and stay informed about the key developments shaping […]
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Join the Daily S2S Global Seafarer Job Newsletter Stay updated with the latest shipboard and shore-based vacancies from shipping companies, ship managers, manning agencies, and maritime recruiters worldwide. Whether you are looking for your next contract at sea or planning a move ashore, our daily newsletter helps you stay informed […]
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Join the Daily S2S Global Seafarer Job Newsletter Stay updated with the latest shipboard and shore-based vacancies from shipping companies, ship managers, manning agencies, and maritime recruiters worldwide. Whether you are looking for your next contract at sea or planning a move ashore, our daily newsletter helps you stay informed […]
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Every inspection looks beyond the machinery. This week’s RISQ focus turns to two questions that protect the people running the ship: 2.2 – Has the vessel been provided with certificates of financial security for seafarers? 2.3 – Can all crew communicate effectively in the working language of the ship? 01 […]
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Join the Daily S2S Global Seafarer Job Newsletter Stay updated with the latest shipboard and shore-based vacancies from shipping companies, ship managers, manning agencies, and maritime recruiters worldwide. Whether you are looking for your next contract at sea or planning a move ashore, our daily newsletter helps you stay informed […]
Read moreFuture IMO & ILO Regulations Every Seafarer Should Know | Summer 2026 ✓ Comprehensive summary of mandatory IMO and ILO regulations entering into force from 1 June 2026 onwards, along with future legislative developments discussed up to MSC 111 and MEPC 84. ✓ New mandatory requirements for lifting appliances and […]
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Join the Daily S2S Global Seafarer Job Newsletter Stay updated with the latest shipboard and shore-based vacancies from shipping companies, ship managers, manning agencies, and maritime recruiters worldwide. Whether you are looking for your next contract at sea or planning a move ashore, our daily newsletter helps you stay informed […]
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