India has issued a strong advisory to shipping companies, urging them to temporarily stop deploying Indian seafarers on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz until further notice as security conditions in the region continue to deteriorate. The Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA) released the advisory following recent attacks on […]
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The security crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has deepened after three additional commercial tankers were attacked within 24 hours, marking another major escalation in the ongoing confrontation between Iran and the United States. The latest incidents occurred as U.S. forces launched a fresh wave of coordinated military strikes against […]
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A tragic onboard accident that claimed the life of a Chief Officer on a bulk carrier has once again highlighted the potentially fatal consequences of bypassing established shipboard safety procedures. The Transport Safety Investigation Bureau of Singapore (TSIB) has released its official investigation report into the incident, providing important findings […]
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Questions Covered: 2.4 – Is the vessel’s manning in compliance with the Safe Manning Certificate? 2.5 – Do all personnel maintain rest period/work hours and are the rest hours in compliance with STCW or MLC requirements? 2.4 – Safe Manning Certificate Compliance Minimum safe manning is the level of manning […]
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Safer Ships, Smarter Compliance: Port State Control (PSC) inspections verify that ships comply with international regulations and are operated safely, securely, and responsibly. Successful PSC performance is rarely the result of luck—it comes from strong safety culture, disciplined operations, competent crews, and proactive shore support. The Seven Pillars of PSC […]
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The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) has raised serious concerns over the continued abandonment of six seafarers aboard the general cargo vessel Lady Mina (IMO 880113), which remains detained at the Port of Las Palmas, Spain, following the discovery of multiple alleged violations of international maritime regulations. According to the […]
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Capt L** | ENOC Location: Posos Colorados, ColombiaInspection Date: 26.06.26 MASTER CABIN BRIDGE BRIDGE WING & MONKEY ISLAND Compasses Safety Equipment Antennas Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) GMDSS ACCOMMODATION DECKS (GENERAL ROUND) Fire & Safety Emergency Systems LIFEBOAT DECK Lifeboat Operation Lifeboat Inventory & Systems Life Rafts C-DECK Engine Room Controls […]
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MU Weekly Free E-Magazine – VOYAGE 12 is Out Now! Stay informed with a concise roundup of this week’s maritime news, safety updates, regulatory developments, industry trends, and professional insights designed for seafarers and maritime professionals. Read and stay updated with the latest happenings across the maritime world.
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The security environment in the Black Sea has taken another significant turn after a Chevron-chartered Aframax tanker was struck by a drone while approaching the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) terminal near Novorossiysk, Russia, highlighting the growing risks facing commercial shipping operating in the region. The incident occurred on 7 July, […]
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The United States has significantly expanded its Cuba sanctions framework, creating a new level of compliance risk for shipowners, operators, charterers, insurers, banks, and other maritime stakeholders worldwide. With the introduction of Executive Order (EO) 14404, signed on 1 May 2026, the U.S. has, for the first time, established a […]
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