Three Indian seafarers lost their lives after a U.S. missile strike targeted the shadow fleet tanker Settebello, raising serious questions over maritime safety, blockade enforcement, and the protection of civilian merchant crews. Civilian Seafarers Become Victims as Shadow Fleet Tanker Settebello is Struck in Gulf of Oman The deaths of […]
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Chapter 2.4.2 Where defects existed to the vessel’s structure, machinery or equipment, had the vessel operator notified class, flag and/or the authorities in the port of arrival, as appropriate to the circumstances, and had short term certificates, waivers, exemptions and/or permissions to proceed the voyage been issued where necessary? Applies […]
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MU Weekly Free E-Magazine – VOYAGE 13 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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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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