MARAD: Vessels advised to turn off AIS in the Red Sea
The United States warns that the threat from Yemen’s Houthis in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden remains, despite the recent lull. MARAD (United States Maritime Administration) recommends that US-flagged vessels consider turning off their AIS in dangerous areas if doing so does not impact navigational safety. This is because adversaries can use electronic […]
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Iran has allowed Russia, India, China, and other friendly countries to pass through the Strait of Hormuz
“Countries that did not participate in the war against Iran can use the Strait of Hormuz with Tehran’s permission. In recent days, ships from China, Pakistan, Iraq, Russia, India, and several other countries have already passed through,” ISNA reported him as saying. 👉 Submit a news itemSeamen’s Club 🇺🇦 | #news
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2026 USQE Pass Threshold
At this time, the exact score required to pass has not been published in advance. According to the regulations of the Ministry of Education and Science and the Scientific and Methodological Center of the All-Russian Federation of Professional Education, the threshold is determined by a separate decision of the examination committee after all cadets have […]
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2026 USQE for Seafarers: Dates, Format, and Important Information
The Ministry of Education of Ukraine has approved the 2026 USQE schedule for specialty271 “Maritime and Inland Waterway Transport.” 📅 Exam dates:— Bachelor’s degree: — Faculty of Professional Development: 🌍 In 2026, it has been agreed that the USQE can be taken abroad—in Chisinau and Varna. 🪪 The USQE is a mandatory exam for obtaining […]
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A US boat was stolen in Florida and entered Cuban territorial waters, US officials told Axios.
They confirmed that four people were killed and six others were injured in the incident. The US is investigating the incident and has already sent an official request to Cuba, as well as access to the victims. The names of the crew and passengers are not being released. According to a US official, the boat […]
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