RUSSIA’S SHADOW FLEET TANKERS COULD GET NAVAL ESCORTS
Days after six NATO members agreed to start checking the insurance paperwork of Russia's "shadow fleet" of tankers, Denmark's military intelligence service warned that Russia may begin dispatching naval escorts to follow along with...
INDIAN NAVY RESPONSE BOAT HITS FERRY, KILLING 13
On Wednesday, an Indian Navy fast response boat hit a ferry off the coast of Mumbai, killing 13 people. A massive search effort continued into Wednesday night to determine if there were any additional...
Merchant Shipping Notice 09 of 2024
2024 MARPOL Amendments Entry into Force 01- May-2024. Resolutions adopted by the 79th Session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 79) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Applicable to Ship-owners, ship managers, operators,...
How wars, geopolitical tensions have impacted shipping industry
In recent months, the Red Sea, one of the world's vital shipping routes, has transformed into a no-go zone as Yemen's Houthi rebels intensify their attacks on vessels with connections to Israel, the United...
ARC-7 ICE CLASS LNG TANKERS: AN OVERVIEW
"ARC 7" is a classification of liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers. It represents a specific type of LNG carrier designed to operate in harsh Arctic conditions. The term "ARC" stands for Arctic, indicating that...
Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 81), 18-22 March 2024
The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), 81st session, was conducted at IMO Headquarters in London from 18-22 March 2024. Amongst other key agenda items, MEPC 81 is expected to discuss the implementation of the...
Learning about the flaws of CII
From the 1st of January 2023 CII is an obligatory measure for all cargo, Ro Pax and cruise vessels above 5000 gross tonnage and trading internationally. Based on the CII rating a ship is assigned...
SAFEGUARDING AUTONOMOUS SHIPS FROM ONLINE ATTACKS, AS DIGITALPIRACY RETURNS TO THE SEA
The massive cyber attack that affected the shipping behemoth Maersk happened in June 2017. Malicious spyware locked files on employee computers, putting an end to all port operations for Maersk. 76 port terminals were...
When Arctic and Mediterranian take a new turn in MARPOL
Two new MARPOL regulations regarding fuel properties will take effect in 2024 and 2025. It is important to keep ourselves updated with the latest amendments.
The latest amendments include, the Mediterranean Sea becoming ECA for...
SOLAS 2024 amendments breakdown
A set of amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) and the associated Codes enter into force on 1 January 2024. This article highlights the changes that have...