Spain Escorted a Tanker from the “Shadow Fleet” but Did Not Detain It
Spain did not detain the oil tanker Chariot Tide, which is linked to the Russian “Shadow Fleet,” and escorted the vessel to the Moroccan port of Tangier-Med. According to international agencies, the tanker suffered engine failure on January 22. The vessel was anchored off the coast of Morocco when a storm blew it east. The […]
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Will the Baltic Sea be closed to Russia’s “shadow fleet”? A brief overview of the facts
A report is circulating online that 14 European countries have allegedly closed the Baltic Sea to Russia’s “shadow fleet.” 🔎 A joint statement from 14 European countries (including Germany, France, Poland, Sweden, Finland, the UK, and others) was published on the UK Department for Transport’s website. ❗️The document does not include decisions on blockades, sea […]
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Liquification of nickel ore is being considered as a probable cause of the Devon Bay bulk carrier sinking.
The investigation into the accident involving the Devon Bay bulk carrier, which sank near Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, is investigating the liquification of the cargo being transported as the primary working theory. The Singapore-flagged vessel was en route from a port in the Philippines to the port of Yangjiang, China. It was […]
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A signature is crucial when submitting maritime documents.
One of the most common and frivolous mistakes is sending certificates or work permits without the owner’s signature. Even if this doesn’t result in an immediate refusal, the lack of a signature always causes delays in document processing. 📌 In practice, this looks like this:— the crewing agency is forced to verify information and return […]
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Vacuum fenders for ship mooring have been installed at the Port of Qingdao.
Vacuum fenders, designed to hold vessels stationary relative to the berth, were installed in January. 🔘The suction cups compensate for the vertical movement of the vessel during tides and during loading/unloading. 🔘The system moves freely up and down, completely blocking the longitudinal and lateral movement of the vessel. The solution is aimed at simplifying and […]
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