Engine-room fire aboard the vehicle carrier Min Jiang Kou triggers an emergency evacuation in the Pacific, with nearby merchant vessels responding to rescue all 22 crew members. A major maritime rescue operation unfolded in the Pacific after an engine-room fire aboard the vehicle carrier Min Jiang Kou forced all 22 […]
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SIRE Inspection at Antwerp, BE Date: 23-Jul-2026 Oil Major: Shell Inspector: Mr. Grd** M**y Documentation and discussions regarding our SMS procedures/compliance in master cabin ( 3 Hrs) During the documentation review and discussions regarding our SMS procedures and compliance The inspector had extensive and detailed questions and discussions regarding the […]
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MU Weekly Free E-Magazine – VOYAGE 16 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 Indian government has intensified its maritime response as tensions across West Asia continue to impact commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, the Red Sea, and the Gulf of Aden. Authorities are now preparing to evacuate 13 India-bound merchant vessels operating in high-risk waters, while closely monitoring a total […]
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An environmental disaster is rapidly developing off the coast of Oman after the stranded crude oil tanker Caroline Bezengi began releasing oil into the Arabian Sea, threatening one of the region’s most sensitive marine ecosystems and globally significant turtle nesting beaches. The Cameroon-flagged Supermax tanker Caroline Bezengi (159,168 DWT) has […]
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Discover this week’s PSC Observation of the Week (PSC FOCUS – WK : 25) 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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MU Weekly Free E-Magazine – VOYAGE 15 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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Understanding the relationship between air temperature and dew point is one of the simplest ways to predict cloud development and atmospheric stability. As air rises, it expands and cools. When it cools to its dew point temperature, water vapour condenses into tiny water droplets, forming the base of a cloud. […]
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A major environmental cleanup operation is underway in the United Kingdom after an offshore support vessel collided with a berthed container ship at the Port of Tyne, releasing an estimated one billion plastic pellets (nurdles) into the River Tyne. The incident occurred on Sunday when the offshore vessel Wind Orca […]
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