The captain of the container ship MSC Jubilee IX pleaded not guilty to operating the vessel while intoxicated
The 48-year-old Ukrainian captain of the container ship MSC Jubilee IX (flagged Liberia) Oleg D. stated in court that he did not drink alcohol and explained the smell by the fact that he used mouthwash The incident occurred on August 20 when the 8,814 TEU vessel entered the port of Seattle (USA). According to the […]
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The peak of the Persian Gulf heat is behind us
August marked the end of the Al Mirzam period — the hottest period of summer in the region, when dry winds and scorching sun test the strength of even seasoned sailors In Abu Dhabi, the temperature reached +44 °C, in Dubai — +43 °C. 📍 For the crews, this means: a little relief is ahead […]
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Ukrainian MSC Captain Arrested in Seattle for Drunk on Watch
On August 20, the US Coast Guard detained the captain of the container ship MSC Jubilee IX (8,814 TEU) in the Port of Seattle. A breathalyzer test showed that his alcohol level was six times higher than the legal limit for commercial seafarers. How it happened:🔘 The pilot noticed signs of severe intoxication in the […]
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IMPORTANT NEWS FOR SAILORS IN THE NETHERLANDS
The Freedom Party (PVV) has stated that if it comes to power, it will ensure that the Netherlands withdraws from the EU directive on “temporary protection.” This means that Ukrainian men could be deported back to Ukraine to serve in the army Their program explicitly states:“The Ukrainian Armed Forces need new people — that means […]
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Dubai launches world’s first AI-powered immigration corridor
Dubai International Airport (DXB), the world’s largest hub for international passenger traffic, has unveiled a revolutionary innovation — an immigration corridor fully powered by artificial intelligence Now travelers don’t need to take out their passport or ticket — the system identifies the passenger in advance: 🔘 Facial recognition — scanning occurs during movement🔘 Document verification […]
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