Ch 2.6.2 | VOC Management Plan Were the Master and officers familiar with the VOC Management Plan, and had the procedures for minimising VOC emissions set out in the Plan been implemented and documented as required? Applies to: Oil Tanker | Chemical Tanker | LNG | LPG Potential Ground for […]
Read more
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 […]
Read more
Greek-Interest Tanker Reportedly Struck by Drone While Loading Oil Off Novorossiysk A Greek-interest crude oil tanker was reportedly struck by an aerial drone on 16 August 2026 while loading oil offshore from Novorossiysk, Russia, in the Black Sea, according to a maritime security update. The vessel has been identified as […]
Read more
A U.S. federal court has sentenced the captain of the tanker Bella 1, later renamed Marinera, to 10 months in prison followed by deportation after he pleaded guilty to refusing an order from the U.S. Coast Guard to stop his vessel. On August 7, the U.S. District Court sentenced 47-year-old […]
Read more
A recent missile strike on a Dynacom-operated VLCC in the Strait of Hormuz has highlighted the growing security challenges facing commercial shipping in one of the world’s most critical maritime corridors. The incident resulted in significant damage and renewed concerns over the safety of merchant vessels transiting the region amid […]
Read more
Chapter 2.6.1 Were the Master, deck officers and engineer officers familiar with the vessel’s Ballast Water Management Plan and were records available to demonstrate that ballast handling had been conducted in accordance with the plan? Applies to: Oil Tanker | Chemical Tanker | LNG | LPG Potential Ground for Negative […]
Read more
Chapter 2.5.1 Had the company Management of Change procedure been effectively implemented for changes affecting structure, machinery and equipment governed by Classification Society rules or statutory survey? Applies to: Oil Tanker | Chemical Tanker | LNG | LPG Potential Ground for Negative Observation (OBS) Checklist for You Guidelines Human PROCESS […]
Read more
Commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz continues to face escalating security threats after a second tanker was abandoned by its crew within 24 hours following another attack near the strategic maritime chokepoint. According to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), the latest incident occurred approximately eight nautical miles […]
Read more
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 […]
Read more
A major international drug smuggling operation targeting North American waters has been disrupted after a Philippine seafarer pleaded guilty to concealing nearly 200 kilograms of cocaine aboard an oil tanker as part of a sophisticated trafficking network linked to a Mexican drug cartel. The able-bodied seaman admitted his involvement before […]
Read more