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Flood Wipes Away Chinese “Belt...
A flash flood initiated by a glacial collapse swept through mountain valleys on the Chinese-Nepalese border on Wednesday, erasing...
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Complying with CIC 2026 on...
Ahead of the 2026 Cargo Securing Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC), SQE MARINE provides practical guidance to help shipowners, operators and crews...
Bahri VLCC Struck as Houthis...
A Saudi Arabia-flagged very large crude carrier (VLCC) was struck by what the Houthis are reporting was a ballistic...
TSIB Singapore: Second Engineer falls overboard while carrying out maintenance work...
posted on: Aug 29, 2026
The Transport Safety Investigation Bureau of Singapore (TSIB) has published its investigation report into an incident where a second Engineer fell overboard while carrying out maintenance work near the vessel’s side, but could not be recovered. On 26 December 2025, a Second Engineer (2E) on board a Singapore-registered bulk carrier fell overboard while carrying out maintenance work near the ship’s side as the vessel was underway at sea. Following the occurrence, the bridge team initiated man-overboard (MOB) response procedures. At the time, winds were at Beaufort force 5, with sea and swell conditions of approximately 2 metres, creating challenging conditions for recovery operations and affecting the manoeuvrability of the rescue craft. Despite repeated recovery attempts, the 2E could not be recovered from the water. The Transport Safety Investigation Bureau of Singapore classified the occurrence as a very serious marine casualty. The investigation identified the following: The work location, near...
Submarine Diplomacy and the Battle for the Bay of Bengal...
posted on: Aug 28, 2026
Commodore Jasim Uddin Bhuiyan (Retd) For generations, naval strategists judged sea power almost entirely by what was visible on the surface. Battleships, heavy frigates, and carrier battle groups formed the backbone of what 19th-century colonial powers called “Gunboat Diplomacy.” The objective was straightforward: park massive naval firepower off a foreign coastline to dictate political outcomes on land. Today, that paradigm is shifting beneath our feet. Across the Indo-Pacific, the real strategic weight is moving from the surface down into the depths. What we are witnessing is the emergence of what strategic analysts call Submarine Diplomacy. From the multi-billion-dollar AUKUS pact to routine undersea patrols across the Indian Ocean, submarines are no longer just tactical combat tools. Major powers deploy, transfer, and base them as central instruments of foreign policy. Nowhere is this silent competition more evident than in the Bay of Bengal. Ground Zero for Undersea Competition The Bay...
Lessons learned: Navigating using exclusively visual means is a recipe for an accident...
posted on: Aug 28, 2026
The Nautical Institute draws lessons learned from an incident where a pilot boat ran aground in restricted visibility after relying primarily on visual navigation instead of available electronic aids while proceeding at high speed. The incident As edited by the Nautical Institute from TAIC report MO-2024-207, a pilot boat Master was finishing his port departure checks before taking a pilot out to board an inbound cargo ship. By 0420, the predeparture checks were completed and about five minutes later the pilot boarded. The pilot boat left the berth at about 0430. The pilot boat’s captain estimated that the visibility at ground level was less than 0.5 nautical miles, so they steered the vessel parallel to the town docks as they headed out. Soon, they passed north of a buoy and the captain turned the pilot boat into the main channel. They followed the starboard side of the channel and increased...
Stricken Tanker Caroline Bezengi Continues to Leak Oil off Oman...
posted on: Aug 28, 2026
There have been no updated press releases or responses to requests for information from maritime security consultancy Ambrey, which has been mandated to oversee the salvage of the Russian shadow fleet tanker Caroline Bezengi (IMO 9224439). The Caroline Bezengi has been beached on rocks off the southwest tip of Jazirat Al Qibliyyah, one of the Hallaniyat Islands off the coast of Dhofar in the south-west of Oman, since about June 23. The Caroline Bezengi was hit by an explosion on June 8 while off the coast of Oman. The tanker had completed a transit of the Suez Canal on May 30 and had left the Maritime Security Transit Corridor when the explosion occurred. The crew was taken off without injury some four days later. The tanker was laden with oil taken on board at Novorossiysk and was destined for Gujarat. The tanker is sanctioned by the EU, UK and US (OFAC), and has a past association with...
ECDIS knowledge gaps exposed: What 5,000 bridge team assessments reveal about navigational risk...
posted on: Aug 28, 2026
The recently released NorthStandard ECDIS Training Assessment (ETA) Report provides one of the most revealing datasets yet on how bridge teams understand and use ECDIS onboard. Based on more than 5,000 assessments conducted since February 2024, the report exposes a reality the industry has long suspected but rarely quantified: mandatory ECDIS certification does not necessarily translate into operational competence. The findings are important because ECDIS today is no longer simply a chart display tool. It is effectively the primary navigation environment onboard most SOLAS vessels. When bridge teams misunderstand safety contours, datums, ENC updates, alarms, display layers or data quality indicators, the result is not merely inefficiency. It creates elevated grounding risk, unsafe passage planning, alarm fatigue, positional inaccuracies and degraded situational awareness. The report is particularly valuable because it moves beyond generic “training awareness” discussions and identifies where the actual knowledge gaps exist at a granular operational level. What the...
Three Studies Confirm Viability of Year-Round Shipping in the Hudson Bay...
posted on: Aug 28, 2026
Canada is pushing forward with plans to diversify its trade and double exports to non-US markets, and three new studies have confirmed that extended navigation periods in the Hudson Bay are now possible. This gives hope to the ambition of year-round shipping through the Port of Churchill in the near future. Last week, the federal government and the Province of Manitoba – alongside Churchill Port’s owner and operator, the Arctic Gateway Group – welcomed the findings of potential extended navigable seasons in the Hudson Bay and the Hudson Strait. The studies include two done by researchers from University of Manitoba and Fednav Limited, while the other is a feasibility report by the Arctic Research Foundation (ARF). A common finding shared by these studies is that the existing marine technology and Arctic operating experience make year-round navigation through the broader Churchill shipping corridor possible, especially using modern ice-capable vessels. The...
Strengthening Our Legacy: Reflections on Governance and Transition...
posted on: Aug 27, 2026
A Perspective on Continuity, Institutional Growth, and Our Shared Journey Introductory Reflections As we move forward from the 2024–2026 Executive Committee term into the 2026–2028 term, I wish to share several reflections for the benefit of our alumni community. Rather than dwelling on the past, I aim to offer constructive observations that may help future leaders build on the strong foundation we have collectively established. The April 2026 election was a testament to our democratic spirit. It was conducted fairly and smoothly, in an atmosphere of camaraderie. As with any growing alumni body, every leadership term offers valuable lessons about strengthening governance and improving institutional continuity. Fellowship and tradition remain the beating heart of our association, but combining these bonds with sound and structured administrative practices will ensure that BMAAA thrives for generations. A Historic Unification Before the 2024 election, we spent more than three years reunifying two alumni...
Bangladesh sees maritime potential of advanced nuclear technology at ATLAS meet...
posted on: Aug 27, 2026
Bangladesh sees potential for advanced nuclear technologies, including small modular reactors (SMRs), to be used in maritime settings, Science and Technology Minister Faqir Mahbub Anam said today (26 August). Speaking at the opening ministerial session of the Atomic Technologies Licensed for Applications at Sea (ATLAS) 2026 in Washington DC, he said emerging applications of advanced nuclear technology at sea could open new opportunities for Bangladesh. He stressed the need for safe, secure and peaceful use of nuclear energy to address climate change, strengthen energy security and support sustainable economic development, according to a press release issued by the ministry. The first ATLAS ministerial-level event brought together Bangladesh and representatives from 19 other countries. US Energy Secretary Chris Wright and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi also addressed the opening session. Anam said Bangladesh was committed to contributing to global discussions on the peaceful use of...
Syria and Myanmar emerge as new false flags for Russia-linked tankers...
posted on: Aug 27, 2026
Russia-linked tankers falsely claimed the flags of Syria and Myanmar for the first time during the second quarter, the latest twist in a rapidly expanding ecosystem of fraudulent ship registries being used to keep sanctioned tonnage trading. Neither Syria nor Myanmar operates an international ship registry, meaning any tanker broadcasting either flag is by definition falsely flagged. Maritime intelligence firm Windward said the IMO database now lists 580 falsely flagged vessels, up from 470 at the end of 2025 — an increase of 23.4% in the first half of this year. Windward tracked 275 internationally trading tankers broadcasting the flag of a fraudulent registry during Q2, slightly below the 290 recorded in the first quarter, while the number of fraudulent registries identified globally has risen to 22. Around 90% of tankers using fraudulent registries are Western-sanctioned. Syria and Myanmar follow Nicaragua and Equatorial Guinea, which emerged as new fraudulent...
About the PSC Top 10 Performers & PSC Resilient 50...
posted on: Aug 27, 2026
About the PSC Top 10 Performers & PSC Resilient 50 At RISK4SEA, we are dedicated to providing actionable PSC intelligence to illuminate Port State Control (PSC) performance and support the journey toward sustainable shipping. With a focus on embracing excellence, we are thrilled to announce the 8th edition of the PSC Top 10 Performers, alongside the latest issue of our initiative called “PSC Resilient 50” that highlights the Top 50 Managers in terms of PSCIs without any detention. Both of which provide transparent access to the documentary evidence and in-depth research underpinning our findings. We have meticulously mapped the entire PSC ecosystem—including PSC stations, ships, managers, and PSC inspections (PSCIs)—and finalized a robust benchmarking methodology, designed to be practical, accurate, and verifiable, ensuring it is both meaningful and applicable in real-world scenarios, incorporating geotagged PSCI data for the specific ship type, fleet segment, and age group. We are excited to introduce this...
Höegh Autoliners adds six Aurora ships as 58% carbon reduction shapes fleet renewal...
posted on: Aug 27, 2026
Höegh Autoliners has ordered another six dual-fuel, zero-carbon-ready Aurora class vessels, taking its newbuilding programme to 18 ships with room to grow to 26. The decision combines lower carbon emissions with a long-term fleet strategy built around capacity, fuel flexibility and growth in Asian trades. Höegh Autoliners has ordered six additional Aurora class vessels from China Merchants Heavy Industry in a further expansion of its green fleet renewal programme. The ships are scheduled for delivery between 2029 and 2031 and will take the Aurora programme to 18 vessels. Höegh has also secured options for four more ships on the same terms and reserved construction slots for another four, creating a route to a fleet of up to 26 Aurora vessels. Each vessel can carry up to 9,100 cars and is designed to cut carbon emissions by up to 58% compared with conventional pure car and truck carriers. The ships...
AI Companies Look to the Ocean as a Place to Put Data Centers...
posted on: Aug 27, 2026
[By Nir Kshetri] The artificial intelligence boom is driving unprecedented demand for data centers, raising concerns about their growing energy consumption, water use and carbon footprint. These challenges are making companies look beyond traditional land-based data centers. Some developers are now exploring the ocean as a new location for AI infrastructure in the hopes that underwater data centers could improve energy use and cooling efficiency while using less fresh water and land area than onshore buildings. My research focuses on the societal, organizational and environmental implications of emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence and the digital infrastructure – including data centers – that supports its development and deployment. I see underwater data centers as a promising new approach for supporting the growth of AI. But moving servers into the ocean does not make other underlying environmental challenges such as energy consumption and carbon emissions disappear. And it creates new concerns about harm to the marine environment, as well as questions about how these data...
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