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Morning News Brief — Sunday,...
Morning News Brief — Sunday, November 8, 2026 1. World developments Russia intensified attacks before this week’s Ukraine negotiations....
Shipbuilding boom heads for 2028...
The global shipbuilding orderbook has expanded three and a half times since 2020, while yard capacity has grown by...
Finland Jails Captain and Boatswain...
The Helsinki District Court convicted the captain and boatswain of the cargo ship Fitburg, who were accused of damaging...
Evergreen’s Suez return leaves Zim...
The container shipping industry’s long detour around southern Africa is rapidly coming to an end, with Taiwan’s Evergreen preparing...
Qatari LNG tanker struck by unidentified objects in Arabian Gulf...
posted on: Nov 8, 2026
The Qatari liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker Al Mayeda was struck by unidentified objects while transiting the Arabian Gulf on the evening of 30 October, raising fresh concerns over maritime security and the safety of commercial shipping in the region. All 25 crew members, including six Indian nationals, reported safe as Gulf states condemn attack amid growing maritime security concerns. Qatar has strongly condemned the attack describing the incident as a dangerous act that threatens maritime navigation and the security of global energy supplies. In a statement, the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the country reserves the right to take all necessary measures, in accordance with international law and the UN Charter, to protect its assets, vessels and crews. It added that the relevant authorities had launched an investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and identify those responsible. The Ministry also warned that such reckless and...
Maritime safety: Bridging the gap between procedures and onboard performance...
posted on: Nov 8, 2026
During the 17th SAFETY4SEA Athens Forum, Capt. Ioakeim Diplas, Learning Solutions Manager & Subject Matter Expert at OneLearn Global, stressed that regulations, procedures and compliance frameworks such as STCW, MLC and SIRE 2.0 provide essential foundations for maritime safety, but safe operations ultimately depend on people. He highlighted the importance of understanding human factors, assessing competence in practice and strengthening training to ensure that seafarers can respond effectively to real operational challenges. The maritime industry does not lack regulations, policies or procedures. We have STCW, the ISM Code, the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), SIRE 2.0, company procedures, permits to work, checklists and risk assessments. All these frameworks have an important purpose: they support safety. However, having the right procedures in place does not automatically mean that work will be carried out safely. I believe the real challenge lies in understanding what happens between the written procedure and the person...
October deluge brings Panama Canal lake levels back towards normal...
posted on: Nov 8, 2026
A surprisingly wet October has brought much-needed relief to the Panama Canal, with Gatun Lake recovering to near its historical average despite warnings that a powerful El Niño could trigger another prolonged drought. New research from Ursa Shipbrokers, drawing on Panama Canal Authority data, shows Gatun Lake averaged 85.80 ft (26.15 m) over the first 30 days of October, just 0.15 ft below its historical October average. The recovery is particularly striking compared with 2023, when severe drought crippled canal operations. October’s average was 6.04 ft higher than the corresponding month three years ago. The turnaround follows an unusually prolonged decline in lake levels, which continued until August this year rather than bottoming out in May, as is normally the case. Rainfall statistics underline the improvement. Data compiled from the canal authority’s meteorological stations show 303.3 mm of rain fell across the watershed between October 1 and 29, 8.4%...
Star Information Systems acquires ShipManager, used on 1,700 vessels...
posted on: Nov 8, 2026
Norway’s Star Information Systems has bought ShipManager from CFARER, a DNV company, so it now runs software used by more than 80 shipping companies. The first cloud version is due on 4 December, and owners on the system have a short window to plan how they move across. Star Information Systems has acquired ShipManager from CFARER, a DNV company. ShipManager is used by more than 80 shipping companies on over 1,700 vessels worldwide. In the same reshuffle, HullManager returns to DNV. Neither company disclosed the terms. Star said the product has a long history and many loyal customers. “Our job now is to take good care of what has been built and make it even better,” the company said in its announcement. Star will keep building out ShipManager with the aim of taking it to the cloud. The first cloud release is planned for 4 December. Bernt A. Lilliestråle,...
Argentina tightens enforcement of authorization rules for Falkland Islands calls...
posted on: Nov 8, 2026
Argentine authorities are stepping up enforcement of existing authorization requirements for vessels calling at the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), including ships transiting the River Plate from ports outside Argentina. In an update issued on 2 November 2026, London P&I referred to a circular issued on 27 October by its Argentine correspondent, Pandi Liquidadores SRL, highlighting increased enforcement by the Argentine Coast Guard (Prefectura Naval Argentina). Under Argentine Decree 256/2010, vessels are required to obtain prior authorization when sailing between mainland Argentine ports and the Falkland Islands, South Georgia or the South Sandwich Islands, crossing Argentine jurisdictional waters en route to those destinations, or transporting cargo directly or indirectly between these locations. Applications must be submitted to the Argentine Coast Guard at least seven business days before the relevant departure or arrival. Recent incident highlights enforcement risks The warning follows a recent case involving a vessel sailing from Montevideo, Uruguay,...
Morning News Brief — Saturday, November 7, 2026...
posted on: Nov 7, 2026
Morning News Brief — Saturday, November 7, 2026 1. World developments Russia launched another large attack on Kyiv before Tuesday’s peace talks. Ukraine said Russia fired 36 ballistic missiles and 172 drones, disrupting electricity, heating and water and wounding nine people, including a child. Russia said it targeted military-related industry, energy facilities and Kyiv’s Northern Bridge. Separately, the confirmed death toll from Monday’s bombing of a former school and aid shelter in Komyshuvakha rose to 55. apnews.comWhy it matters: The strikes weaken confidence in the November 10–11 Abu Dhabi talks and demonstrate that Moscow is maintaining military pressure immediately before negotiations. President Trump discussed Middle East de-escalation with Qatar’s emir. Qatar has presented Iran with proposals addressing its nuclear program and relations with Washington. Tehran reportedly wants its principal ceasefire conditions accepted before substantive negotiations, while Trump said he will soon decide whether to pursue an agreement or authorize...
UANI: Iran’s LPG Carriers Can Get Through U.S. Navy Blockade, But Rarely...
posted on: Nov 7, 2026
The White House maintains that its blockade of Iran’s energy shipping has been 100 percent effective, and the numbers back up its claim that it has kept the overwhelming majority of Iranian tanker traffic from crossing the Gulf of Oman. But careful tracking by the advocacy group United Against a Nuclear Iran (UANI) has revealed that a small number of LPG carriers and smaller tankers have made it through the net. “Most vessels aren’t [breaking through], but since the reinstatement in mid-July, we have seen only nine small tankers being successful in their breach of the U.S. blockade and departing the Gulf of Oman laden with oil or LPG,” UANI senior analyst Jemima Shelley told Fox News. One exception that proves the rule of the blockade: the LPG carrier Sogl, sanctioned by the U.S. government since October. This ship allegedly loaded a cargo of 500,000 barrels of LPG in...
AskChief: The end of shipmanagement’s institutional memory problem?...
posted on: Nov 7, 2026
Michalis Gkontas, co-founder and CEO of AskChief, explains how artificial intelligence could fundamentally change the way ships are managed at sea and ashore, turning years of fragmented operational knowledge into an instantly accessible resource. The future of shipmanagement will be less dependent on individual experience, institutional memory and the availability of particular people, according to Michalis Gkontas, co-founder and CEO of maritime AI specialist AskChief. “AI will make shipmanagement less dependent on who happens to be available or who remembers what happened last time,” he says. For Gkontas, the transformation will come not from replacing experienced superintendents or seafarers but from giving them immediate access to information accumulated across a company’s fleet. “Company systems will become more than passive archives,” he says. “At sea, crews will be able to access relevant documentation and previous experience while a problem is unfolding. Ashore, teams will be able to review the evidence...
Iran Attacks IMO Over its Seafarer Safety Advocacy...
posted on: Nov 7, 2026
Iran has criticized the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), with its Permanent Representative to London complaining that the organization ignores the plight of Iranian seafarers stranded off Sri Lanka and overlooks the US naval blockade of Iranian seaports and shipping. In a recent interview with the Maritime Executive, the IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez (whose mandate has just been extended) stressed that the IMO does not have a remit to wade into the geopolitical sphere in any attempt to defuse issues which are impacting either shipping or seafarers; within the United Nations governance structure, that remit lies with the UN General Secretary and the Security Council, wherein a balance always needs to be struck between the incomplete structure of international law and the national interests of the permanent members of the Security Council. If IMO were to start trying to solve geopolitical issues beyond its remit, it could compromise the organization’s ability to achieve...
Lessons learned: Battery hazards do not disappear when equipment is idle...
posted on: Nov 7, 2026
Two battery ruptures involving offshore cranes in the Gulf of Mexico (also designated in U.S. federal policy as the Gulf of America) have prompted the US Marine Minerals Administration (MMA) to highlight the importance of battery inspections, charging-system checks and safe maintenance practices. As informed, one battery ruptured beneath an operator’s seat despite having been unused for approximately two years, while another exploded during electrical troubleshooting, exposing personnel to hazardous contents. The incidents demonstrate how batteries can remain dangerous even when equipment appears inactive or maintenance work is considered routine. RelatedNews What happened According to MMA Safety Alert No. 526, issued on 30 October 2026, the two incidents occurred on 19 and 20 September 2026. In the first incident, a crane battery ruptured while an operator was seated directly above it. The battery was housed in a small compartment beneath the seat and had neither been used nor serviced...
How OSM Thome builds the shore team behind its crews amid a 39,100-officer shortfall...
posted on: Nov 7, 2026
A single missed renewal date in a crewing office can lead to a detention and a six-figure bill. At Crew Connect Global in Manila, OSM Thome’s Mary Joy Dela Cruz set out the four routines the company uses to build the people, processes and successors ashore. Ship managers know how to build a pipeline at sea. Cadets become officers, officers become masters and chief engineers, and training is built around that path. At Seatrade Maritime Crew Connect Global, held at Shangri-La The Fort in Manila, Mary Joy C. Dela Cruz, Deputy Managing Director at OSM Thome, asked the audience to apply the same discipline to the people who run crewing from the office. She began with the scale of the industry. About 2.5 million seafarers serve on more than 85,100 vessels worldwide, and BIMCO estimates a shortfall of about 39,100 certified officers. Most of these seafarers come from the...
One Seafarer Reported Killed in Strike on a Tanker off Qatar...
posted on: Nov 7, 2026
A Greek product tanker has been damaged and one crewmember reportedly killed in an attack in the central Arabian Gulf, according to multiple open-source and security consultancy accounts. The strike location is far from the Strait of Hormuz, consistent with an apparent Iranian strategy to attack targets outside of the American security umbrella around the Musandam Peninsula. According to UKMTO, a tanker was attacked overnight Wednesday and hit by two projectiles at a position about 50 nautical miles north of the Qatari peninsula, hundreds of miles west of Hormuz. In the agency’s initial account, the extent of damage and the status of the crew were not immediately clear. UKMTO did not release the vessel’s name, consistent with its general practice for breaking-news alerts. Open-source intelligence analysts have identified the ship as the Greek-operated Velos Sapphire, a 2007-built product tanker of about 75,000 dwt capacity. Velos Sapphire’s AIS movements correspond...
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