Multiple Attacks Trigger Highest Security Concerns for Commercial Shipping The security situation in the Strait of Hormuz has deteriorated significantly after three commercial tankers were attacked within 24 hours, prompting maritime security authorities to raise the regional threat level to “Severe.” The incidents have renewed global concerns over the safety […]
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Growing Security Risks Continue to Challenge Commercial Shipping in One of the World’s Most Critical Energy Corridors Fresh security incidents in the Strait of Hormuz have once again highlighted the increasing risks facing commercial shipping. LNG tanker ‘Al Rekayyat’ reportedly sustained serious damage after coming under attack during transit, while […]
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Ch 2.3.5 Had the vessel been enrolled in a Classification Society Condition Assessment Programme (CAP)? Applies to:OIL TANKER / CHEMICAL TANKER / LNG / LPG Potential Ground for Negative OBS • The information provided by the operator in the pre-inspection questionnaire was inaccurate. • The vessel operator had claimed a […]
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Unexploded missile warhead discovered inside crude oil tanker safely recovered by Indian Navy EOD specialists, preventing a potentially catastrophic maritime incident. The Indian Navy has successfully completed a highly complex and dangerous Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) operation involving the recovery and safe disposal of an unexploded missile warhead discovered onboard […]
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Vessel Preparation Review for Shell Vetting Inspection Reference: For Shell Vetting Inspection Inspector: Capt. Philip Why Pre-SIRE Inspections Matter During a sailing onboard, several latent weak barriers and operational gaps were identified across crew knowledge, procedural understanding, record management, and emergency preparedness. Rather than waiting for an inspector to identify […]
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A tragic incident aboard an oil tanker operating off the Mumbai coast has once again highlighted the dangers associated with enclosed space operations at sea. A 43-year-old Chief Officer, Harsha Gopalan Rajan, lost his life after reportedly collapsing inside an oil storage tank during a tank cleaning operation aboard the […]
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An oil tanker, Honour 25, has been hijacked by armed pirates approximately 30 nautical miles off the coast of Somalia, with the incident confirmed by UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). Incident Overview The hijacking occurred late Wednesday when six armed individuals boarded and took control of the vessel while underway. […]
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Key Highlights What’s Happening The United States has announced a sweeping naval blockade targeting all maritime traffic entering and leaving Iranian ports, following the breakdown of high-level talks over the weekend. The move threatens to unravel a fragile ceasefire that had only been in place for two weeks after weeks […]
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