Feedback – Capt. S****G Overall, Capt. S****G was a good, cooperative and gentle inspector. His approach was professional and respectful, and he interacted well with the crew. 🔹 Inspection Approach / What He Checks 🔹 Bridge 🔹 Deck / Cargo 🔹 Engine Room 🔹 Galley / Accommodation 🔹 Crew Interaction […]
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MU Weekly Free E-Magazine – VOYAGE 19 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 […]
Read moreTHE SEAFARER’S FINANCIAL COMPASS — DAY 1 Know Where Your Money Stands Before making investment decisions or planning for the future, the first step is to understand your current financial position. In Day 1, we look at the basics every seafarer should know: • Income — What comes in • […]
Read moreDAY 2 — SEAFARER SHORE LEAVE GUIDE | MUMBAI (JNPT / Nhava Sheva & Mumbai Port) Seafarer Shore Leave Guide, a new series created to help seafarers make the most of their shore leave while staying informed, prepared and safe. This guide highlights key information on seafarer support, getting around, […]
Read moreDAY 1 — SEAFARER SHORE LEAVE GUIDE | MORMUGAO PORT, GOA Seafarer Shore Leave Guide, a new series created to help seafarers make the most of their shore leave while staying informed, prepared and safe. This guide highlights key information on seafarer support, getting around, available services, port contact details […]
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Understanding atmospheric pressure is one of the fundamental skills required for interpreting weather charts and anticipating changes in weather at sea. Pressure patterns provide valuable clues about wind strength, weather systems and developing conditions. 1. ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE Atmospheric pressure is the force exerted by the weight of the air above […]
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A fully cellular container vessel, MSC UL SAN III (IMO 9305001), was reportedly struck by a drone on 25 August 2026 while sailing from Novorossiysk, Russia, to Tekirdag, Türkiye. According to the incident information shown in the supplied maritime security alert, the vessel was in laden condition when the incident […]
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Discover this week’s PSC Observation of the Week (PSC FOCUS – WK : 28) featuring real Port State Control inspection findings that highlight common deficiencies identified onboard ships. Learn from actual observations, strengthen onboard compliance, and stay inspection-ready.
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Red Sea Attack and Strait of Hormuz Restrictions Signal Rising Maritime Risk Maritime security concerns are intensifying across the Red Sea and Arabian Gulf, with a tanker coming under attack west of Yanbu, Saudi Arabia, while commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen to a fraction of its […]
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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 […]
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