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Maersk data breach exposes legacy...
A.P. Moller-Maersk has confirmed that attackers accessed and extracted data from a local system it took on through an...
World Pneumonia Day: Why early...
As World Pneumonia Day is observed on 12 November, the global burden of pneumonia highlights the importance of prevention,...
Wind-Powered Ro-Ro Neoliner Origin Proves...
The wind-powered ro-ro Neoliner Origin has completed its first full year of commercial service between Europe and North America,...
Six seafarers missing after fuel-supply...
Six crew members are missing after a fuel-supply tanker sank in the Gulf of Thailand, prompting a search and...
Qatar LNG Loadings Pick Up to Around Half of Pre-War Levels...
posted on: Nov 15, 2026
By Stephen Stapczynski Nov 10, 2026 (Bloomberg) –Liquefied natural gas loadings onto tankers from Qatar have picked up over the past few weeks, suggesting the major exporter is seeking to get more cargoes to the global market despite ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. The number of LNG shipments departing Qatar’s Ras Laffan facility has ranged from 13 to 15 on a 10-day moving average basis so far this month, according to data from Bloomberg, Kpler and Copernicus. That’s up slightly from an average of about 11 in October, but still roughly half the pre-war pace. Still, the rise in loadings has yet to translate into a similar bounce in estimated eastbound traffic through the Strait of Hormuz — the waterway that links Qatar with Asia and Europe. Eleven laden Qatari LNG tankers exited in the 10 days through Nov. 8, according to Bloomberg and Kpler data. While the...
Survey finds seafarers’ shore leave often limited to four hours...
posted on: Nov 15, 2026
New survey findings reveal that seafarers face persistent barriers to meaningful shore leave despite widespread permission to go ashore. The German Seafarers’ Mission (GSM), in its Shore Leave Survey 2026, found that although 89% of respondents reported being able to go ashore at their current port, the median duration of their most recent shore leave was just four hours. The findings highlight how short port stays, heavy workloads, security restrictions and inadequate transportation continue to limit opportunities for rest and recreation. Further reinforcing these findings, the 2026 SEAFiT Crew Survey revealed that although the overall SEAFiT Index improved in 2026, shore leave remained one of the weakest areas of crew welfare, with satisfaction below 60%. Respondents identified short port stays, demanding operational schedules and long distances between terminals and urban areas as persistent obstacles. Shore leave remains short and infrequent The survey found that 494 respondents reported spending between one...
How In-Water Services Are Optimizing Vessel & Infrastructure Repair...
posted on: Nov 15, 2026
For many vessel owners, a problem below the waterline used to mean one answer: get the ship out of the water. This time intensive process consisted of booking a drydock slot, repositioning the vessel and waiting for a full assessment. In the case of underwater infrastructure, the tooling lacked the technological advances available today and many fixes were complex and time consuming. Now, a growing share of the inspection, maintenance and repair that once required a dry hull can be done in-water by commercial divers. Often it is done faster, at lower cost, and with less risk to the schedule. Better tools, harder jobs The list of tasks divers can now handle in-water is more comprehensive than many owners realize. Much of this progress comes down to tooling. Hydraulic and pneumatic tools have transformed what a diver can accomplish in a single shift. Grinders, drills, impact wrenches, bolt tensioners, cutters...
Morning Briefing — Saturday, November 14, 2026...
posted on: Nov 14, 2026
Morning Briefing — Saturday, November 14, 2026 1. World developments Ukraine diplomacy produced a prisoner-exchange agreement, but little movement on a settlement. U.S. envoys met Vladimir Putin in Moscow and Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Dublin; another negotiating round is planned, potentially with European participation. Moscow continues to oppose European troops in Ukraine and has not clearly accepted Europe’s presence at the talks. Meanwhile, Russian strikes caused outages across 12 Ukrainian regions, and both sides continued large-scale drone operations. apnews.comWhy it matters: The exchange is a tangible humanitarian result, but continued attacks and disagreement over Europe’s role show that a ceasefire remains distant. Washington signaled less appetite for further action against Iran, while the nuclear impasse persisted. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said additional U.S. military action was unnecessary against an economically weakened Iran. Tehran, however, told the IAEA that nuclear-monitoring discussions could not resume while it remains under threat of...
BREAKING NEWS | When Microsoft goes down, how does shipping keep moving?...
posted on: Nov 14, 2026
A Microsoft 365 failure centred on Exchange Online is disrupting email, security filtering and device management across 20 listed services. Ship managers who run their commercial, crewing and security operations on one cloud tenant need to know what still works while that tenant is down. Microsoft is still working to restore Microsoft 365 after an outage that has cut access to email and a long list of linked services. The trouble began around midday on 12 November in New York, the small hours of Friday in Manila. Users in the Americas noticed first, and complaints soon followed from other regions. Recovery is not going as smoothly as Microsoft hoped, and users are still reporting problems. Microsoft’s service health page lists 20 affected services, and most of the damage traces back to Exchange Online. Mailbox access is failing in the browser, the desktop app, ActiveSync and REST connections, and some...
World Maritime Forum 2027 Schedules “The Most Important Edition Yet”...
posted on: Nov 14, 2026
The global maritime community will convene on February 23-24, 2027, for the 5th edition of the World Maritime Forum, set to be the largest and most significant in the forum’s history. Building on four successful editions, the 2027 Forum will gather approximately 800 attendees, 70 speakers, and 50 exhibitors, serving as a central meeting point for maritime leaders, industry experts, decision-makers, and innovators. Over two intensive days, participants can exchange ideas, form new partnerships, and explore developments shaping the maritime sector’s future. This milestone edition will feature an ambitious conference program aimed at fostering meaningful discussion and diverse perspectives on industry opportunities and challenges. The agenda includes 12 panel discussions with leading voices debating key maritime topics. In addition to the panels, the program will include the Conversations on Stage, providing a direct and engaging format for discussions with prominent industry figures. Individual presentations will further allow experts and...
HKC and Basel: Two Conventions, One Ship, And a Shared Way Forward...
posted on: Nov 14, 2026
By Prof. Dr. Ishtiaque Ahmed 2026-11-08 18:40:00 A ship can arrive at a recycling yard with its certificates in order. That does not establish where its asbestos will end up, whether workers will breathe toxic dust, or whether contaminated water will reach neighbouring communities. For ship recycling, the distance between legal paperwork and actual protection is where the international debate must finally land. The Hong Kong Convention (HKC), adopted in 2009, entered into force on 26 June 2025. Its relationship with the 1989 Basel Convention remains unsettled. Shipowners and regulators need an answer: how can recycling satisfy both instruments without duplicating administration or weakening protection? The stakes are substantial. UNCTAD’s Review of Maritime Transport 2025 records approximately 6.34 million gross tons sold for recycling in 2024. Bangladesh accounted for 43.2%, India 33.9%, Pakistan 7.2% and Türkiye 7.4%. Together, they represented 91.7% of the market. Recycling supplies valuable steel and...
Career Paths: Joakim Enström, The Swedish Club...
posted on: Nov 14, 2026
In this edition of our special column, we welcome Joakim Enström, Master Mariner and Loss Prevention Manager at The Swedish Club, whose maritime career began aboard a Royal Swedish Navy submarine, where he quickly realised he preferred life above the surface. Drawing on his extensive experience at sea, he now focuses on improving seafarers’ lives and helping companies strengthen safety through practical solutions. Over the past five years, he has increasingly focused on work he finds meaningful, from contributing to industry discussions to hosting the Knot Another Lesson podcast. His guiding motto, “More than Strong”, reflects a lesson that extends beyond the gym, where it originated: strength alone is not enough. As he puts it, “If you remain open, adaptable and humble enough to learn from others, that is how things get better.” SAFETY4SEA: How did it come about that you joined shipping industry and your field of expertise...
Sinokor/MSC strikes again in VLCC market with former Asyad tonnage...
posted on: Nov 14, 2026
Sinokor, which has partnered with shipping giant Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) in an unprecedented buying spree since the end of last year, has now been identified as the new owner of 2011-built, 302,845-dwt Samail, which has been renamed Tonga Prosperity. Shipbrokers reported earlier this year that Samail had been sold en bloc with 2011-built, 319,439-dwt Seeb to undisclosed buyers for a total of US$160M. Oman’s Asyad Shipping announced the sale of the two VLCCs in September, adding that the transactions were expected to generate an aggregate positive profit impact of approximately US$75M. Asyad Shipping had also noted that Samail would continue trading with the company until October/November 2026, while Seeb was scheduled to remain with it until January 2027. As Seeb is due to be delivered at a later date, it has yet to undergo a name change. According to Clarksons, Sinokor has amassed a fleet of 99 VLCCs,...
Singapore revises health declaration requirements for arriving vessels...
posted on: Nov 14, 2026
Singapore has introduced revised health declaration requirements for arriving vessels, with mandatory reporting based on recent travel history and onboard health conditions. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) issued Port Marine Circular No. 11 of 2026 on 4 November, outlining updated requirements established by the National Environment Agency (NEA) for submitting the Maritime Declaration of Health (MDH). The new requirements took effect on 30 October 2026 and replace those previously specified in Port Marine Circular No. 03 of 2026. Under the revised rules, vessels arriving at the Port of Singapore must submit an MDH if they meet any of four specified conditions relating to recent port calls, crew or passenger travel history, or health concerns on board. When is a health declaration mandatory? According to the NEA, submission of the MDH is mandatory for vessels that fall into any of the following categories: Ships that have called...
Morning Briefing — Friday, November 13, 2026...
posted on: Nov 13, 2026
Morning Briefing — Friday, November 13, 2026 1. World developments Russia has agreed to European participation in the next round of Ukraine negotiations. U.S. envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff announced the change after meeting Vladimir Putin in Moscow and Volodymyr Zelenskyy near Dublin. Putin nevertheless reiterated earlier Russian demands that NATO reduce its military presence in Central and Eastern Europe. apnews.comWhy it matters: Europe’s inclusion makes any security settlement more credible, but Moscow’s NATO demands broaden the dispute far beyond Ukrainian territory. The planned Russia–Ukraine prisoner exchange is being described as potentially the war’s largest. Numbers and implementation arrangements are still being negotiated following the Abu Dhabi agreement. Substantive differences over Donbas, neutrality and postwar guarantees remain unresolved. reuters.comWhy it matters: A successful exchange could build limited trust, although it should not be interpreted as evidence that a ceasefire is imminent. President Trump said the United States does...
‘Goodwill’ for sale: How a Navy shipyard’s Tk 342 crore deals ‘unlawfully’ led to a Minister’s brother...
posted on: Nov 13, 2026
Zulkarnain Saer A Bangladesh Navy-run shipyard secured a government contract worth 320.71 crore taka to supply Android tablets for a social welfare programme in August. A day later, it signed a separate agreement determining how the money would be divided among three companies. The shipyard would keep 4% of the contract value, regardless of whether the project made a profit or a loss. A mobile phone company would receive 179.25 crore taka to import tablet components. After taxes and other deductions, the remaining money would go to a third company. That company, Buraq Brake Limited, is owned by the nephew and niece of Bangladesh’s Health Minister, Sardar Md Sakhawat Hossain Bakul. Buraq Brake had no identifiable record of supplying tablets before the agreement. Its registered office is an apartment in Dhaka’s Gulshan-2 neighbourhood. Its managing director was 19 when the company was incorporated in 2021. The arrangement was set...
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