The Royal Navy intercepted a Russian warship in its territorial waters: this is the first time a British ship has acted under direct NATO orders, rather than from London, according to Sky News.
In the North Sea, the British destroyer HMS Duncan and a Wildcat helicopter intercepted the Russian ship Vice-Admiral Kulakov. The French Navy and a Dutch NH90 helicopter also participated in the operation. 💬 Armed Forces Secretary Al Carnes stated that the Royal Navy is “ready to respond to any activity by the Russian Navy.” The […]
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IMO Postpones Climate Action Program, Shipowners Return to Conventional Engines
Following the International Maritime Organization (IMO)’s decision to postpone the adoption of the Net Zero Framework (NZF), global shipping finds itself at a crossroads. ⚙️ Analysts are already warning: uncertainty over fuel choices will lead to a return of conventional engines to newbuild vessels. 📄 According to Jefferies, instead of ordering ships with dual-fuel systems […]
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What tests do lifebuoys undergo?
A lifebuoy on a ship is more than just an orange donut. Its characteristics are clearly defined in international documents: 🟢 SOLAS (Chapter III) – basic requirements for life-saving appliances.🟢 LSA Code (Chapter II, 2.1) – technical characteristics of lifebuoys.🟢 IMO MSC.81(70), Part 1 – testing procedures. The main IMO lifebuoy tests are: ❗️ All […]
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The US is introducing a new $1,000 fee for parole status.
Starting October 16, 2025, a new $1,000 immigration fee for granting or renewing immigration parole status will go into effect in the US. 🔗 Source: USCIS official notice – USCIS Implements New Immigration Parole Fee Required by H.R. 1 (2025) What does this mean: 🟢 The fee applies:🟢 when initially obtaining parole;🟢 when re-parole is […]
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An incident at an anchorage is an important reminder about mooring and weather monitoring.
One of the vessels anchored off New Orleans Burnside encountered adverse weather conditions: overnight winds increased to 25-30 knots and heavy rain. As a result of the increasing wind, the vessel’s stern began to drift to starboard, and at approximately 4:00 AM, the vessel lightly impacted a group of barges moored at a nearby berth. […]
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