Singapore’s ship registry is growing rapidly as shipowners transfer their fleets en masse due to US tariffs.
In 2025, the Singapore Ship Registry received an unusually high volume of applications from companies operating on the trans-Pacific and Asian routes. Several operators publicly confirmed that they are transferring part of their fleet to reduce costs and mitigate regulatory risks following the introduction of US port tariffs on a number of foreign flags. 🔘 […]
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Poland is preparing a new three-year residence card for Ukrainian citizens with PESEL UKR status.
The Polish government has confirmed the development of a new document—a three-year residence card, the CUKR, for Ukrainians with PESEL UKR status. The law has passed parliament and awaits presidential signature, after which the exact launch date will be announced. 💻 Applications are only accepted online. Applications will be accepted through the MOS (Mój Obcokrajowiec) […]
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Fire on container ship ONE at the Port of Los Angeles: Fire Contained, Investigation Continues
A fire broke out on the container ship ONE while moored at the Port of Los Angeles. According to the port authority, the fire started in one of the upper-deck containers. The crew was quickly evacuated, and port firefighters were able to contain the fire several hours later. 📌 What is currently known: 🔥 Container […]
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Lifebuoy Temperature Cycling Test | Part 1
🟢 Regulation: IMO MSC.81(70), Part 1, paragraph 1.2🟢 Purpose: To check that the lifebuoy material maintains its properties when used in various climatic conditions, from the Arctic to the tropics. 🗣 How the test is performed 1️⃣ Preparation 2️⃣ Freezing 3️⃣ Heating 4️⃣ Repeat the cycle (if necessary) 5️⃣ Final inspection 🗣 Success Criteria ✅ […]
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The tanker Midvolga 2, en route from Russia to Georgia with sunflower oil, was attacked 80 miles off the coast of Turkey.
The 13 crew members were uninjured, and the vessel is not requesting assistance and continues onward toward Sinop. As a reminder, two more tankers en route to Novorossiysk were previously attacked off the coast of Turkey. Media reported that Ukraine was behind these attacks. Update: The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry denies involvement in the attack on […]
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