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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MU Weekly Free E-Magazine – VOYAGE 11 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 […]
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Growing geopolitical tensions are reshaping global shipping, forcing operators to balance safety, resilience, and supply chain reliability as critical maritime trade routes face unprecedented uncertainty. The global shipping industry is navigating an increasingly uncertain operating environment, with an estimated $125 billion worth of vessels and cargo currently awaiting safe passage […]
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Panama regains its place on the Paris MoU White List following sustained improvements in safety, compliance, and Port State Control performance. Panama Rejoins Paris MoU White List After Strengthening Maritime Standards Panama has officially been reinstated on the Paris Memorandum of Understanding (Paris MoU) White List, marking a significant milestone […]
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HUMIDITY AND CONDENSATION Understanding Water Vapour, Dew Point and Relative Humidity Humidity plays a vital role in the formation of clouds, fog, dew, mist, precipitation, and many other weather phenomena. Although water vapour is invisible, it is one of the most important components of the atmosphere because it directly influences […]
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New carbon reporting rules are now in force for large ships operating on UK domestic voyages, marking a major step in the UK’s maritime decarbonisation strategy. UK Launches Maritime Emissions Trading Scheme to Accelerate Shipping Decarbonisation The United Kingdom has officially expanded its Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) to the […]
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Experienced Crew Are Not Immune – The Biggest Threat Often Comes During Everyday Operations The latest analysis of thousands of maritime crew injury claims has revealed an important reality for the global shipping industry—most seafarer injuries are not caused by emergencies or unusual situations, but during routine, planned onboard operations. […]
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DGMA Makes Sagar Mein Yog (SMY) LMS Course Mandatory for All Indian Seafarers – Complete Within One Year The Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA), under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India, has officially launched the Sagar Mein Yog (SMY) Learning Management System (LMS)—a nationwide digital […]
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The United States has introduced a temporary easing of certain sanctions on Iranian petroleum trade, offering limited relief for companies involved in the transportation of Iranian crude oil, petroleum products, and petrochemicals. However, maritime stakeholders are being warned that significant legal, insurance, and compliance risks remain due to the continued […]
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Every inspection looks beyond the machinery. This week’s RISQ focus turns to two questions that protect the people running the ship: 2.2 – Has the vessel been provided with certificates of financial security for seafarers? 2.3 – Can all crew communicate effectively in the working language of the ship? 01 […]
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