A rescue boat launching drill on board a tanker has highlighted a serious and often overlooked safety risk: critical defects can remain hidden inside launching appliances even when equipment appears satisfactory during routine inspections. The Federal Bureau of Maritime Casualty Investigation (BSU) published its investigation report and press release on […]
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The Tokyo MOU and Paris MoU will conduct a joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Cargo Securing from 1 September to 30 November 2026. PSC Officers will focus on the ship’s approved Cargo Securing Manual (CSM), crew familiarisation, cargo plans and VGM, securing equipment, CSAP, cargo securing throughout the voyage, […]
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The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has taken a major step toward the future of digital shipping with the adoption of the Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) Code. Rather than focusing solely on technology, the new Code establishes the world’s first global regulatory framework for ships operating with remote-control and autonomous […]
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A person falling overboard into cold water has only a very small window of time before becoming unable to help themselves. Maritime safety experts are urging seafarers, ship operators, and offshore personnel to understand how the human body reacts to cold-water immersion, emphasizing that awareness, preparation, and immediate emergency response […]
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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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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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Pirate Attack Thwarted as Armed Security Prevents Tanker Boarding in Gulf of Aden Piracy threats continue to challenge commercial shipping in the Gulf of Aden after an attempted attack on a tanker was successfully repelled by its onboard security team. The latest incident highlights that despite stronger naval patrols and […]
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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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