Growing Security Risks Continue to Challenge Commercial Shipping in One of the World’s Most Critical Energy Corridors Fresh security incidents in the Strait of Hormuz have once again highlighted the increasing risks facing commercial shipping. LNG tanker ‘Al Rekayyat’ reportedly sustained serious damage after coming under attack during transit, while […]
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Turning Safety Insights into Safer Operations The maritime industry has significantly strengthened its safety management systems over the years. Despite these improvements, serious incidents continue to occur during high-risk operations. The focus is no longer on introducing more procedures, but on ensuring existing controls are practical, consistently applied, and fully […]
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A significant overhaul of the employment framework for Filipino seafarers has come into effect, introducing one of the most comprehensive updates in recent years. Effective from 3 July 2026, the revised Standard Employment Contract strengthens seafarer welfare, modernizes compensation, enhances employer responsibilities, and aligns employment conditions with current international maritime […]
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Peak Fishing Season Navigation Measures Updated for Safer Transit in Congested Coastal Waters Mariners operating through heavily trafficked coastal waters during the annual drift-net fishing season are advised to exercise heightened caution as updated navigation measures have been introduced to reduce the risk of collisions, fishing gear damage, and navigational […]
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Machinery upkeep is back in the spotlight. Port State Control Officers worldwide are aligning on a sharper, more consistent approach to checking engine rooms — moving beyond a quick walk-through to verifying real operational readiness. Here’s what’s changing and what it means for your ship. FIRST LOOK: WHAT INSPECTORS SCAN […]
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For years, the global shipping industry has celebrated a steady decline in total vessel losses and an overall improvement in maritime safety. While these achievements deserve recognition, a far more persistent challenge continues to threaten vessels worldwide—machinery failure. Recent industry data reveals that machinery damage and equipment failure remain the […]
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Growing piracy threats in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden have once again highlighted the dangers faced by merchant seafarers, with 44 crew members continuing to remain in captivity aboard three hijacked vessels. Maritime authorities have issued an urgent appeal for coordinated international efforts to secure their safe release, […]
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Maritime security concerns have intensified once again after a cargo ship reported coming under attack off the coast of Yemen on Sunday morning. The incident occurred approximately 30 nautical miles southwest of Hodeidah, a strategically important Red Sea port, prompting an immediate distress alert from the vessel’s master. According to […]
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A devastating explosion aboard a tank barge on the Paraguay River has claimed the lives of five workers, raising renewed concerns over safety procedures during tank vessel maintenance operations. The incident occurred on Saturday morning while the barge was moored at a maintenance area along the river. The powerful blast […]
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Ch 2.4.1 Were the senior officers familiar with the company procedure for reporting defects to vessel structure, machinery and equipment to shore-based management through the company defect reporting system and was evidence available to demonstrate that all defects had been reported accordingly? Applies to: OIL TANKER / CHEMICAL TANKER / […]
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