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Mooring Equipment Inspection & Safe Working Loads

Mooring lines and fittings don’t fail without warning — they fail without inspection. UV exposure, abrasion, repeated loading and corrosion wear gear down steadily, often with no obvious signs until the moment a line is overloaded or already compromised. This week’s circular is a technical refresher on checking mooring equipment […]

October 3, 2026Technical Circular

Updates on SOLAS CH II‑1/3‑6

Revised interpretation of requirements to Permanent Means of Access (PMA) IMPORTANT NOTICE For ships fitted with Permanent Means of Access (PMA), the revised interpretation from the IMO introduces additional requirements that must be followed by ship owners and managers. This revised interpretation is particularly relevant for oil tankers and bulk […]

April 13, 2026Maritime Industry Updates