Missile Attacks Intensify in Strait of Hormuz: Three More Tankers Hit as U.S. Expands Military Strikes, Seafarer Death Toll Climbs

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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Chief Officer Dies After 16-Metre Cargo Hold Fall: Safety Procedure Failures Highlight Critical Lessons for Shipping Industry

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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Cartel Cocaine Smuggling Plot Foiled Aboard Oil Tanker; Seafarer Admits Role in 200 kg Drug Operation

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 […]

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PSC FOCUS Wk-22 – The 7 Pillars of PSC Excellence

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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Six Seafarers Still Stranded as ITF Exposes Alleged Crew Abandonment and Wage Violations Aboard Lady Mina

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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SIRE 2.0 Inspection Experience – Posos Colorados, Colombia

Capt L** | ENOC Location: Posos Colorados, ColombiaInspection Date: 26.06.26 MASTER CABIN BRIDGE BRIDGE WING & MONKEY ISLAND Compasses Safety Equipment Antennas Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) GMDSS ACCOMMODATION DECKS (GENERAL ROUND) Fire & Safety Emergency Systems LIFEBOAT DECK Lifeboat Operation Lifeboat Inventory & Systems Life Rafts C-DECK Engine Room Controls […]

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