The maritime industry is facing another major security concern in the Gulf of Oman after an engine-room fire broke out aboard the Guinea-Bissau-flagged asphalt tanker MT JALVEER (IMO 9486283) near Sohar, Oman, on 11 June 2026. According to initial reports, the incident occurred at approximately 07:37 local time when the […]
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A Wake-Up Call for Global Supply Chain Risk Management The sinking of the Tanzania-registered container vessel GOLDEN STAR 1 near Batam, Indonesia, has once again highlighted the complex risks that exist within global shipping and international trade. According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), the incident occurred […]
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Read moreThe rescue of all 24 Indian seafarers aboard the tanker MT Marivex has brought relief to the maritime community, but the incident has also highlighted the increasingly complex security environment facing commercial shipping in the Gulf of Oman. On 8 June, a fire was reported aboard MT Marivex off the […]
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MU Weekly E-Magazine – Voyage 7 is Out Now! Dive into the latest edition featuring maritime news, SIRE 2.0 insights, safety updates, Captain’s Weather Desk, compliance guidance, and practical knowledge for seafarers worldwide.
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The Sea of Azov witnessed a deadly escalation in maritime security risks during the early hours of June 5, 2026, when two cargo vessels carrying Azerbaijani crew members were struck by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) while transiting the Taganrog Bay. The vessels, identified as Natra and Zirkon, were sailing in […]
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A routine ballast voyage nearly turned into a major maritime casualty after a fire broke out in the engine room of a 12-year-old product tanker, highlighting the critical dangers posed by aging fuel systems and vibration-induced machinery failures. The vessel was operating normally in open waters with both main engines […]
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The maritime security environment in the Arabian Gulf has taken a significant turn following direct U.S. military action against a commercial tanker reportedly heading toward Iran. According to reports from U.S. Central Command, the Botswana false-flagged Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) Lexie was disabled while attempting to reach Iran’s Kharg […]
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Inside IACS’s Landmark Year-Long Inspection Campaign and What It Means for SOLAS Compliance The Wake-Up Call From Tokyo In a landmark safety initiative, the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has released findings from its year-long Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Emergency Power Supply (EPS) Tests — the largest of […]
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