India Seizes Dark Fleet Tankers for the First Time – Three Vessels Delivered to Mumbai
The Indian Coast Guard conducted the country’s first-ever operation against the so-called “dark fleet,” seizing three oil tankers suspected of participating in an international oil smuggling scheme. The vessels were intercepted in waters off the country’s west coast and escorted to Mumbai for further investigation. According to Indian authorities, the vessels regularly changed identities and […]
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Maritime Security in Asia: Increase in Smuggling and Illegal Boardings at Year-End
In Q4 2025, the Asian region recorded an increase in incidents involving smuggling and unauthorized boarding of merchant vessels. ⚓️Most incidents occurred in coastal areas and anchorages, where dense traffic, small vessel activity, and limited visibility create conditions for surreptitious approaches to commercial vessels. Particular attention is paid to nighttime and areas with intense local […]
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Bulgaria will switch to the euro on January 1, 2026
What Ukrainian sailors and their families need to know 💶 Fixed exchange rate: 1 EUR = 1.95583 BGN — fixed by law, unchangeable 🏷 Dual pricing August 8, 2025 – December 31, 2026 🏦 Banks and accounts (from January 1, 2026) ❗️ Cash levs until the end of 2025 You can deposit your money at […]
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Iran Seizes Tanker Talara Off UAE Coast: What’s Known
On November 16, 2025, Iranian armed forces intercepted and seized the Tanzanian-flagged tanker MT Talara near Fujairah. The shipowner, Singapore-based Vega Bulk Carriers, confirmed that armed Iranian personnel boarded the vessel, took control of it, and took it into Iranian territorial waters. Communication with the crew is ongoing, the crew is safe, and they were […]
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