Poland to Change Rules for Issuing Seafarers’ Books to Foreigners on September 10, 2026
Changes affecting the issuance of Polish seafarers’ books (książeczka żeglarska) to foreigners will come into force in Poland on September 10, 2026. The law was published in the Ustaw Dziennik (Journal of Laws) on August 10, 2026 (Journal of Laws) …— long-term resident’s residence permit (EU) — long-term EU resident. (Dziennik Ustaw) A visa-free entry […]
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Experienced, but no offers? That’s the problem.
You can have decent experience, good vessels, and voyages, but still not get any responses.And more often than not, it’s not the market or “bad luck,” but the way your CV looks. Let’s look at the main mistakes 👇 ⏺Mistake 1: Lack of structure The CV looks like a continuous text. No clear division:— Dates— […]
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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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