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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Every RightShip inspection tells a story about how well a vessel is really run — not just what’s written in the manuals, but how consistently the crew lives up to it day to day. This week, we take a closer look at what inspectors focus on, where the majority of […]
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Discover this week’s PSC Observation of the Week (PSC FOCUS – WK : 27) 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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03 Aug 2026 | SIRE 2.0 Ph66 | 0700Hrs LT 03 Aug 2026 | SIRE 2.0 Ph66 | 0700Hrs LT | Mr. N. Mirinda boarded. First impression bad , Deck Cadet on GW and duty AB on accommodation, P/P man in cabin. Ch.Off rushed to GW but it was too […]
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The possibility of restoring normal shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is facing another setback after U.S. President Donald Trump demanded compensation from Iran for deaths and damages that Washington attributes to Tehran. Trump’s demand comes just as Iran and Oman were working toward an agreement to establish new shipping […]
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A U.S. federal court has sentenced the captain of the tanker Bella 1, later renamed Marinera, to 10 months in prison followed by deportation after he pleaded guilty to refusing an order from the U.S. Coast Guard to stop his vessel. On August 7, the U.S. District Court sentenced 47-year-old […]
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Maritime sanctions widen as London targets vessels, ship management and financial networks linked to Russian energy exports The United Kingdom has further intensified pressure on Russia’s maritime energy trade by expanding its sanctions regime to target an LNG carrier, five oil tankers and a Mumbai-based ship management company allegedly connected […]
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Discover this week’s PSC Observation of the Week (PSC FOCUS – WK : 25) featuring real inspection findings that highlight common deficiencies identified during Port State Control inspections. Learn from actual observations, strengthen onboard compliance, and stay inspection-ready.
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The maritime industry is facing another major security challenge as Yemen’s Houthi movement has issued a direct warning to international shipping companies, stating that vessels calling at Saudi Arabian ports could become legitimate targets. The development significantly raises the risk profile for commercial shipping in the Red Sea and comes […]
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