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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Commercial shipping faced another serious security incident in the Black Sea on 17 August 2026, when the Liberia-flagged bulk carrier ANNA S was struck by multiple aerial drones approximately 20 nautical miles off Novorossiysk, Russia. According to the regional security update shown in the supplied report, the Greek-managed ANNA S […]
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Discover this week’s PSC Observation of the Week (PSC FOCUS – WK : 27) featuring real Port State Control inspection findings that highlight common deficiencies identified onboard ships. Learn from actual observations, strengthen onboard compliance, and stay inspection-ready.
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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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MU Weekly Free E-Magazine – VOYAGE 17 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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The Tokyo MOU and Paris MoU will conduct a joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Cargo Securing from 1 September to 30 November 2026. PSC Officers will focus on the ship’s approved Cargo Securing Manual (CSM), crew familiarisation, cargo plans and VGM, securing equipment, CSAP, cargo securing throughout the voyage, […]
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This week’s RISQ Inspection Focus looks at two areas inspectors consistently check onboard: how accurately the Officer Matrix reflects who is actually serving on the vessel, and how well the Master and Navigation Officers can demonstrate their ECDIS familiarisation. QUESTION 2.13 – Keeping the Officer Matrix Accurate and Current An […]
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Thunderstorms are among the most powerful and rapidly changing weather phenomena encountered at sea. For mariners, the main concern is not only the lightning and thunder, but the sudden changes in wind, visibility, precipitation and atmospheric conditions that can accompany a storm. A thunderstorm may develop rapidly and can create […]
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Discover this week’s PSC Observation of the Week (PSC FOCUS – WK : 26) featuring real Port State Control inspection findings that highlight common deficiencies identified onboard ships. Learn from actual observations, strengthen onboard compliance, and stay inspection-ready.
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