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Morning News Brief — October...
Morning News Brief — October 4, 2026 1. World developments Yemen’s internationally recognized government has begun striking Houthi strongholds....
India warns UN as geopolical...
India has warned that the widening conflict in the Gulf is imposing risks on commercial shipping and seafarers from...
Chattogram Bandar Rokkha Committee to...
The Chattogram Bandar Rokkha Committee (Chattogram Port Protection Committee) has demanded the cancellation of the proposed 15-year concession agreement...
Galician Coast Guard Conducts Long-Distance...
The Galician Coast Guard is reporting the successful evacuation of a seriously injured crewmember from a fishing vessel, despite...
80 countries call for freedom of navigation through Strait of Hormuz at UN...
posted on: Oct 4, 2026
Dozens of nations have backed a call for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and condemned attacks by Iran and Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi militia on commercial shipping and Gulf states, including Saudi Arabia. Bahrain’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani read a joint statement on behalf of 80 nations that have joined the call during the 81st meeting of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly in New York City, New York, in the United States. “The threat we face remains very real and continues to grow,” Mr Al Zayani said, citing the most recent deadly attack on a bulk carrier transiting the Strait of Hormuz and reports of missile attacks by the Iran-backed militia occupying much of Yemen, the Houthis, against Saudi targets that affected at least one vessel in the Port of Yanbu, on the Red Sea. “Iran’s actions in the Strait of Hormuz...
Another Tanker Hit in Strait of Hormuz as Attacks Continue...
posted on: Oct 4, 2026
A tanker has been struck by an unknown projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, the latest in a string of attacks that have emerged over the past several days as the maritime security picture around the strategic waterway remains difficult to track. UK Maritime Trade Operations issued Warning 147-26 on Thursday after receiving a third-party report that the tanker was hit at about 1750 UTC on Oct. 1. The strike resulted in a fire onboard. UKMTO said the crew was reported safe. The extent of damage and any environmental impact remained unknown, while authorities continued to investigate. The warning follows a cluster of tanker strikes disclosed this week, including several that were not reported publicly until hours or days after they occurred. On Wednesday, UKMTO issued three separate warnings — 144-26, 145-26 and 146-26 — covering tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz on Sept. 29. Those reports said tankers traveling both inbound...
Is Iran losing its leverage over the Strait of Hormuz?...
posted on: Oct 3, 2026
By Usaid Siddiqui As Iran and the United States work with mediators to end seven months of hostilities, the reality in the Strait of Hormuz is shifting in ways that could prove to be a game-changer in ongoing negotiations. According to the latest data from tanker-tracker websites, traffic through the key waterway has been steadily increasing, with some estimates putting oil and petroleum flow through the Strait of Hormuz at nearly 80 percent of what it was before the US-Israeli war on Iran began on February 28. This could dent Iran’s leverage in reaching a favourable deal for itself in its attempts to end the fighting, which has seriously hampered its already heavily sanctioned economy, amid the US blockade of Iranian ships and ports. Despite that, experts believe it would be a mistake to think normality in the Strait of Hormuz is imminent, or that Iran will fold easily...
Lessons learned: A slightly uneven distribution of heavy cargo can twist the vessel...
posted on: Oct 3, 2026
A Panamax bulk carrier developed a significant torsional twist after unevenly distributed iron ore cargo caused the vessel’s hatch coamings to distort, preventing three forward hatch covers from closing. The incident, presented by The Nautical Institute, demonstrates how even relatively small differences in the distribution of heavy cargo can create sufficient torsional forces to distort a vessel’s structure. It also highlights the importance of considering cargo distribution, ballasting and the need to close hatch covers during cargo operations. What happened The six-hold Panamax bulk carrier had loaded a full cargo of iron ore when the crew found that three of the forward hatch covers could not be closed. Each cargo hold was fitted with four hinged hatch panels, with two panels forward and two aft. The covers were standard McGregor-type hydraulically operated sliding panels. As the hatch covers were being closed, the leading rollers repeatedly tended to skew off...
Piracy: hijacked Eureka tanker reportedly abandoned, hostage crew taken ashore...
posted on: Oct 3, 2026
The reports of the abandonment of Eureka come on the heels of reports from Puntland Maritime Police Force (PMPF) that it had freed two other hijacked tankers in deadly operations A small oil tanker hijacked off the coast of Yemen has been abandoned off Somalia’s Puntland region, with its 12 crew members reportedly taken ashore. Greece-based maritime security firm Marisks is reporting that a Togo-flagged small oil and products tanker that has been held hostage, with its 12 crew, for nearly five months, has been abandoned by the pirates who were holding it. The vessel, which was hijacked on 2 May, has reportedly been moved toward the coast of Puntland, where it was being held after transiting through the Gulf of Aden from the site of its hijacking 12 nautical miles southeast of Qana Port, Yemen. The vessel was abandoned near Hulcaanood, Puntland, Marisks said, where pirates reportedly “set parts of...
Building safety culture: Dos and don’ts for Enclosed Space Entry...
posted on: Oct 3, 2026
Every year, a significant number of seafarers is injured or die while working/ entering enclosed spaces, mainly due to poor training and knowledge of all related procedures or a disregard of non-visible hazards. As an enclosed space is defined a space which has at least one of the following characteristics: i. limited openings for entry and exit; ii. unfavorable natural ventilation; iii. is not designed for continuous worker occupancy. Examples of enclosed spaces that can be found onboard: Cargo spaces Double bottom Fuel tanks Ballast tanks Compressor rooms Engine crankcases The atmosphere within an enclosed space is the number one hazard due to air contents. In order to be accessible and safe for crew members to perform any kind of tasks within this specific space, the following should be checked prior to entry: the oxygen level, the flammable gases level and the harmful gases level. 7 related hazards #1...
PCG Files Criminal Complaint Against Master of Burned-Out Ferry...
posted on: Oct 3, 2026
The Philippine Coast Guard has filed its first criminal complaint in connection with the tragic fire aboard the ferry June Aster, which killed at least 77 people and left eight others missing. On September 9, the ferry June Aster left Manila and got under way for the port of Coron, Busuanga Island. At about 1845 hours that night, the Aster caught fire at a position about one nautical mile off the east side of Busuanga. Passengers who escaped reported a blast followed by an intense fire. First responders pulled 43 people from the water, then turned to the grim task of search and recovery. After the fire, the wreck went hard aground off the coast of Busuanga Island, just south of Mindoro, enabling boarding and search operations. 77 bodies have been recovered, and eight people remain missing. The process of identification of the remains will take longer: some of...
Govt approves 15-year deal to hand over Chattogram Port’s NCT to foreign operator...
posted on: Oct 2, 2026
The government on Thursday decided to hand over the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) of Chattogram Port to an international terminal operator as it approved the draft concession agreement for the operation and maintenance of the much-talked-about terminal. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Thursday gave approval to the draft concession agreement for 15 years, placed by the Shipping Ministry. The concession agreement will also include the Overflow Container Yard (OCY) of NCT. The development comes amid protests by different sections, including the Chattogram Bandar Rokkha Songram Parishad, a pro-ruling party workers’ platform, opposing the handover of the terminal to a foreign operator. The economic affairs committee’s approval did not mention the name of any foreign operator, and neither Chattogram Port Authority nor Invest Bangladesh Authority commented on when the agreement is expected to be signed. However, in a statement signed by Mohammad Humayun Kabir and Mohammad Ibrahim...
Financing a More Resilient and Sustainable Energy System for Shipping...
posted on: Oct 2, 2026
The maritime sector’s energy system is among the most fossil fuel-dependent and a significant contributor to emissions. This exposes the industry to supply chokepoints, volatile fuel prices, regulatory uncertainty, stranded assets and more. Diversifying the energy base is, therefore, an investment in resilience. It is also an opportunity; unlike the old energy system, whose geography is fixed by geology, the new one will be shaped by renewable power potential and industrial ambition – a space many countries, like India, are well placed to contest. Shipping has committed to becoming more resilient and sustainable. This commitment remains largely intact despite a longer-than-expected Net Zero Framework (NZF) process and a more difficult climate transition environment. However, implementation has been slow and is slowing down, especially in Zero and Near Zero emission solutions (ZNZ). Critical fuel projects are stuck at pre-Final Investment Decision (FID), and enabling infrastructure such as bunkering, pipelines and...
Somali Forces Free Second Tanker Held by Pirates for Five Months...
posted on: Oct 2, 2026
The Puntland Maritime Police Forces are reporting that they freed the product tanker Honour 25, which had been held by pirates for over five months off the coast of Somalia. Unconfirmed reports from the local media indicate there may have been deaths among the crew and possibly the captain, although the official report only mentions injuries among the pirates. It is the second aggressive action by the police forces used to free vessels held by pirates in recent days and follows a similar operation led by Turkish forces to free a vessel transporting military equipment. It comes after the president of the semi-autonomous region of Puntland, Saeed Abdullahi Deni, said the government would “fight the pirates without mercy.” Local media reports are saying that two of the pirates were wounded in the operation to free the Honour 25. An unspecified number were also reported to have been detained and arrested....
The Social Dimension: Industry action for crew welfare and resilience...
posted on: Oct 2, 2026
As the maritime sector advances its decarbonization and digitalization agendas, a parallel shift is underway: human sustainability is emerging as a defining factor for resilience, operational safety, and long-term value. Seafarers’ welfare has become a central pillar of the “S” in ESG. According to the Sustainable Shipping Initiative (SSI), people-related risks have historically remained outside core commercial decision-making in shipping. While safety and welfare are widely acknowledged, they are often inconsistently measured and weakly linked to financial and operational outcomes. In its revised strategy, SSI emphasizes the need to close this gap by strengthening how “people risk” is assessed, compared, and acted upon across vessels and asset lifecycles. This disconnect is no longer sustainable. As regulatory frameworks evolve, the integration of social factors into business strategy is becoming a requirement rather than a choice. VIKAND highlights that seafarer wellbeing is now a key element of the double materiality assessment...
Piracy: hijackings turn deadly as two tankers freed, with third reportedly abandoned...
posted on: Oct 2, 2026
Second update: The Puntland Maritime Police Force (PMPF) has posted a statement in Somali to its X account. The statement, via automated translation, described the deaths of five and injuries to four of the crew members on board oil tanker Honour 25, which the PMPF freed from pirates who had held it and its crew hostage for five months. The vessel had 17 crew on board. “The group of pirates who had seized the vessel killed five members of the crew early this morning, before the operation began. Those killed included three Pakistani nationals, one Myanmar national and one Indian national. The pirates also wounded four crew members, including three Pakistanis and one Indian,” the statement read. “During the operation, the security forces captured 16 of the pirates, while a number of others escaped and are still being pursued by the forces. The authorities have information about the locations where...
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