MSC Cruises invests €3.5 billion in French shipyards: two new World Class ships ordered
MSC Cruises, one of the world’s largest cruise operators, has announced a major investment project: the company has placed an order for two new World Class ships at the French shipyard Chantiers de l’Atlantique. The total investment will be €3.5 billion. The new ships will be the seventh and eighth in the World Class line […]
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The livestock carrier Spiridon II is stuck off the coast of Turkey with nearly 3,000 cattle on board.
The Spiridon II has been anchored off the coast of Bandırma, Turkey, for more than 50 days after departing Montevideo, Uruguay, on September 19. There are 2,853 cattle and 20 crew members on board. The Togo-flagged vessel 🇹🇬 is operated by a Honduran company. According to local media, 48 animals have already died, and feed […]
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The US has expanded sanctions against companies linked to Iran: how this will affect shipping and seafarers.
On November 12, the US Treasury Department imposed new sanctions against 32 companies and individuals linked to the supply of components for Iranian drones and missiles. The list includes shipping, logistics, and brokerage firms from the UAE, Cyprus, China, Turkey, India, Germany, and Ukraine, working on behalf of the Iranian defense industry. Washington is focusing […]
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Speed and Position Sensor Malfunction #HiMSEN DF:
During DG operation, the “Speed and Position Sensor 3 Malfunction” alarm was triggered several times in both the IAS and HIMSEN PC. After checking, the crew confirmed: 🟢 All SE123 sensor cables were connected correctly.🟢 The air gap was within specifications (1.5–2.0 mm).🟢 The sensor is still faulty. Actions taken: The faulty sensor [JAQUET DSF1210.01A1HV] […]
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A billion barrels of oil have accumulated on tankers in the world’s oceans. It’s not being unloaded—and the amount is growing due to sanctions against Russia, Iran, and Venezuela.
🔘Since the end of August, the volume of oil accumulated on tankers has increased. About 40% of this increase was provided by crude from sanctioned countries—Russia, Iran, and Venezuela (or oil of unclear origin). 🔘Even at the low end of the scale (about 20%), this is more than the combined share of these three countries […]
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