Attempted hijacking of the tanker Stolt Sagaland off the coast of Somalia
🌊 On the night of November 3, armed pirates attacked the chemical tanker Stolt Sagaland, located approximately 332 nautical miles east of Mogadishu. Four attackers in a speedboat approached the vessel from the starboard side and opened fire. The crew immediately raised the alarm, increased speed, and began evasive maneuvers. The armed security team on […]
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Changes to the Issuance of Marine Certificates
Starting October 24, non-registered certificates (American ABS register)—such as BST, SPS, fire safety, etc.—can now only be ordered through the Maritime Administration’s register. Certificates entered into the Maritime Administration’s register are no longer issued under the American register.Non-conventional documents, which are not initially subject to registration in the register, will continue to be issued by […]
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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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