A renewed warning has been issued to vessels operating in Togolese waters following continued strict enforcement by Customs authorities against the informal exchange or bartering of goods between ships and local fishermen or small craft. The warning, provided by local correspondents BUDD Togo, follows an earlier alert issued on 6 […]
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3.2 — MASTER’S STANDING ORDERS & THE NIGHT ORDER BOOK What inspectors check Inspectors are checking whether the Master’s Standing Orders have actually been explained to the deck officers — not just filed away — and whether Night Orders are being written by the Master and countersigned by the officers […]
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Discover this week’s PSC Observation of the Week (PSC FOCUS – WK : 30) 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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Chapter 2.6.3 Were the Master and senior officers familiar with the contents and requirements of the Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) and had these been fully implemented? Applies to: Oil Tanker | Chemical Tanker | LNG | LPG Potential Ground for Negative Observation (OBS) • The Master and/or the […]
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MU Weekly Free E-Magazine – VOYAGE 20 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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Important changes are coming to pilot transfer arrangements, covering pilot ladder service life, spare equipment, rigging, securing arrangements, strength requirements and installation standards. A quick reference for shipowners, operators, masters, deck officers and seafarers to start preparing ahead of the 2028 requirements. Read the key changes in the PDF below:
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A major maritime emergency unfolded in the Sea of Marmara off Istanbul, Türkiye, after two Turkish-flagged cargo vessels collided, leaving one vessel believed to have sunk within approximately 11 minutes and all 10 crew members on board missing. The collision occurred at around 03:00 local time (00:00 GMT) on Wednesday, […]
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Awareness brief on RISQ checkpoint 3.1 — navigation instructions & officer familiarity This week’s inspection focus looks at how vessel managers translate navigational safety policy into practical, everyday guidance — and whether officers can actually show they know and use it. Inspectors assess this under checkpoint 3.1: is practical navigational […]
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Discover this week’s PSC Observation of the Week (PSC FOCUS – WK : 29) featuring real inspection findings that highlight common deficiencies identified during Port State Control inspections. Learn from actual observations, strengthen onboard compliance, and stay inspection-ready.
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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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