#VesselSafety

Two Merchant Ships Hit by Drones Near Novorossiysk as Black Sea Shipping Risks Escalate

Commercial shipping faced another serious security incident in the Black Sea on 17 August 2026, when the Liberia-flagged bulk carrier ANNA S was struck by multiple aerial drones approximately 20 nautical miles off Novorossiysk, Russia. According to the regional security update shown in the supplied report, the Greek-managed ANNA S […]

August 19, 2026August 19, 2026Marine News Update

WK 10 – PSC FOCUS – China PSC (MSA) conducting pre arrival exam for seafarers

April 24, 2026April 24, 2026PSC FOCUS

Global Fishing Safety Set to Transform: Cape Town Agreement Nears Enforcement

The long-awaited 2012 Cape Town Agreement, developed under the International Maritime Organization, is finally approaching implementation, marking a major step toward safer seas for fishing vessels worldwide. This landmark framework introduces the first legally binding international safety standards specifically for fishing vessels. It lays down comprehensive rules covering vessel design, […]

April 17, 2026April 17, 2026Marine News Update