A sharp drop in new bulk carrier orders – what’s happening and why it matters to seafarers
In 2025, global dry bulk carrier orders fell to a five-year low. Shipowners signed contracts for only 25 million DWT, a 54% decrease from the previous year. This is one of the sharpest declines in the history of the segment. ❓ Why have shipowners stopped ordering new ships? 1️⃣ Market instabilityFreight rates for many types […]
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Insurance rates for Black Sea vessels jumped 250% after tanker attacks
Following a series of attacks on tankers linked to the Russian “shadow fleet,” insurance premiums for vessels entering the Black Sea have risen sharply. The cost of military insurance for calls to ports in the region has risen from the previous 0.25–0.30% of the vessel’s value to ~1%. 📈 According to insurance broker Marsh, this […]
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Pirates kidnapped nine crew members from a gas carrier off the coast of Equatorial Guinea.
Piracy activity has spiked again in the Gulf of Guinea. The Portuguese-flagged gas carrier CGAS Saturn was attacked by an armed group 50 nautical miles off the coast of Equatorial Guinea. According to shipowner Christiania Gas, the pirates captured nine crew members, while four more remained on board, one of whom was slightly injured. The […]
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Polish Maritime Center Opening Hours during the Holiday Period
We inform seafarers about upcoming holidays and shortened opening hours for centers accepting and issuing documents (POM, seafarer’s passports, etc.): 📅 Holidays — documents will not be accepted or issued: ⏲ Shortened opening hours — documents may be accepted but not issued: Plan your visits in advance to avoid delays. Seamen’s Club 🇺🇦 | #news
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Important information for all seafarers
Information from the Polish Captain’s Office regarding obtaining a Polish seafarer’s passport: New basic safety training requirements will come into effect on January 1, 2026, in accordance with amendments to the STCW Code, Standard A-VI/1-4, adopted by resolution MSC.560(108). These changes are mandatory for all seafarers, regardless of nationality. ❗️ All Basic Safety Training Certificates: […]
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