Tag: #MaritimeSafety
Australia Enforces Strict Action on Seafarer Welfare, Bans Vessel Over Labor Violations
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has issued a strong warning to maritime employers, stressing that failure to uphold minimum standards for seafarers’ welfare will lead to serious enforcement actions. Under the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), ship operators are obligated to ensure timely wage payments, safe living conditions, sufficient rest, […]
Read moreGlobal Piracy Incidents Drop in Q1 2026 — But Vigilance Remains Critical
The IMB Piracy Reporting Centre recorded 16 incidents between January and March 2026, with Southeast Asia continuing to dominate the global count as Somali and Gulf of Guinea waters show signs of improvement. We have received the Q1 2026 Piracy and Armed Robbery Report from the International Maritime Bureau Piracy […]
Read moreUpdates on SOLAS CH II‑1/3‑6
Revised interpretation of requirements to Permanent Means of Access (PMA) IMPORTANT NOTICE For ships fitted with Permanent Means of Access (PMA), the revised interpretation from the IMO introduces additional requirements that must be followed by ship owners and managers. This revised interpretation is particularly relevant for oil tankers and bulk […]
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WK6 – PSC Focus: Top Challenging Ports & Top 20 PSC Observations
Top Deficiency Areas Leading to Detentions 1. Lifeboats (1101) Category: Life Saving Appliances Associated Detentions: 788 2. Fixed fire extinguishing installation (07109) Category: Fire Safety Associated Detentions: 775 3. Fire detection and alarm system (07106) Category: Fire Safety Associated Detentions: 743 4. Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions (07105) Category: Fire […]
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WK 5: PSC GLOBAL PERFORMANCE UPDATE (JAN 2026)
Deficiency: Where the Fleet is Failing The start of 2026 has brought a surge in Port State Control activity. With 19,234 deficiencies recorded globally in January alone, the industry average has climbed to nearly 3 per vessel. As the 2026 CIC on Cargo Securing begins to loom, and new Lifting […]
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Live SIRE 2.0 : What Inspectors Really Check from Ulsan
We are carrying out SIRE 2.0 Training, For Booking please visit : https://marinersupdate.com/training.html SIRE INSPECTION AT ULSAN: Inspector name: Capt. Y******* OPENING MEETING Inspection checklist given to ship staff and discussed scope and topics to be cover during inspection all area which are to be checked need to well ventilated […]
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