Western countries are recording the movement of Russian vessels off the coast of Portugal.
According to their reports, the vessels SPARTA and MYS ZHELANIYA were spotted off the coast of Portugal. Both ships departed from Baltiysk on January 1, with their stated destination being Egypt. The vessels are believed to be transporting critical components and equipment for the construction of the El Daaba Nuclear Power Plant, which is being […]
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The US intercepts another “shadow fleet” tanker in the Caribbean Sea.
The US has launched an operation to detain the oil tanker Olina in the Caribbean Sea off Trinidad and Tobago, Reuters reported, citing a US official. According to the source, this is the fifth such incident in recent weeks. The operations are part of Washington’s efforts to monitor and disrupt the illegal export of Venezuelan […]
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Dear seafarers, please note!
Due to the adoption of a new amendment to the Life Safety Standards, effective January 1, 2026, the Maritime Administration will only accept documents for the Life Safety Standards with the amended amendments. ❗️An amendment to the Life Safety Standards is now mandatory for certification. Seamen’s Club 🇺🇦 | #news
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Tanker Marinera: What’s Officially Known About the Crew
Following the seizure of the US tanker Marinera, media reports appeared regarding the crew composition, including claims of a large number of Ukrainian sailors. We verified only official sources. ✔️ Officially Confirmed ❌ Unconfirmed ✈️ Currently, only the presence of Russian and Georgian citizens has been officially confirmed. Information about Ukrainian citizens among the Mariner […]
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Singapore: Crew fatigue was the key factor in the collision of the tankers Hafnia Nile and Ceres I
Singapore authorities have published a report on the investigation into the collision between the tankers Hafnia Nile and Ceres I, which occurred in July 2024 in the South China Sea. The main finding of the investigation was critical crew fatigue, which directly impacted decision-making on the bridge. According to the report, the watch officer on […]
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