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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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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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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Unexploded missile warhead discovered inside crude oil tanker safely recovered by Indian Navy EOD specialists, preventing a potentially catastrophic maritime incident. The Indian Navy has successfully completed a highly complex and dangerous Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) operation involving the recovery and safe disposal of an unexploded missile warhead discovered onboard […]
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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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A Panama-flagged containership, MSC SARISKA V, has reportedly sustained damage following an explosion in the Arabian Gulf, raising new concerns over maritime security in one of the world’s most strategically important shipping regions. According to reports from the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), a cargo vessel transiting approximately 40 nautical […]
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