The safety of Indian seafarers navigating the Strait of Hormuz has come under renewed scrutiny after the Forward Seamen’s Union of India (FSUI) raised concerns that some shipowners and operators may be pressuring crews to enter the high-risk waterway despite their concerns over personal safety. The issue comes at a […]
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Why Precision Data Matters: ISO 4259:2026 and the Statistical Backbone of Every Bunker Claim When a bunker dispute reaches a P&I Club’s desk, the real question is rarely whether a fuel sample tested off-spec. It’s how far off-spec — and whether that gap can actually stand up to scrutiny. That […]
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A US-flagged multipurpose cargo vessel has been evacuated in the Pacific Ocean after developing water ingress, with all crew members safely transferred to a nearby assisting vessel. SLNC York Evacuated After Water Ingress The US-flagged cargo ship SLNC York began taking on water in the Pacific Ocean on August 18 […]
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Commercial shipping faced another serious security incident in the Black Sea on 17 August 2026, when the Liberia-flagged bulk carrier ANNA S was struck by multiple aerial drones approximately 20 nautical miles off Novorossiysk, Russia. According to the regional security update shown in the supplied report, the Greek-managed ANNA S […]
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A data-led briefing on AI in risk management, operational efficiency drivers, and the direction of standardised vessel inspections. This briefing summarises three key developments shaping maritime risk management today: the rise of AI-led inspection analysis, the operational factors driving efficiency gains, and the industry’s shift toward standardised inspection frameworks. AI […]
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A hidden electrical hazard in cargo holds and stores Most vessels run portable lights at 220V AC — and constant handling, knocks, and damp cargo spaces leave them exposed to damage. When a fault reaches the casing, current can pass straight through anyone who picks it up. In the last […]
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Port State Control Preparation Guidance — Vessels Calling Australia AMSA will conduct a minimum of 2,400 PSC inspections on foreign-flagged vessels in 2025-26 using an enhanced risk-based targeting model. Vessels with weak maintenance, poor SMS implementation, or prior deficiencies face more intrusive inspections. Masters and operators calling Australian ports should […]
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Three Indian seafarers have been confirmed dead following a military strike on the Palau-flagged tanker MT Settebello off the coast of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz. The deceased have been identified as: • Aditya Sharma (23) – Deck Cadet• Suresh Patnala – Chief Engineer• Shivanand Chaurasiya – Fitter / […]
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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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Maritime Safety Circular – Enclosed Space Entry & Human Factors A routine enclosed space inspection onboard a vessel resulted in a crew member suffering a head injury after confusion developed during exit procedures inside a void space. Despite proper permits and safety checks being completed, a missed radio communication and […]
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