At the time of the grounding, the vessel a Panamax bulk carrier was in Loaded condition carrying 80,000 MT of Coal from Malaysia. Vessel was entering the Port of Hoping, Taiwan for discharging the … [Read more...] about Case Study – Grounding incident at Hoping, Taiwan
Mexico alert: smuggling of illegal narcotics / risk of ship detention and crew arrest
The International Chamber of Shipping, the International Group of P&I Clubs, BIMCO and InterManager (the “international industry organisations”) draw Members’ attention to the series of recent … [Read more...] about Mexico alert: smuggling of illegal narcotics / risk of ship detention and crew arrest
U.S. plans new oil tanker sanctions as it moves to cut Iran-Venezuela trade
The Trump administration is preparing sanctions on as many as 50 oil and fuel tankers as part of an effort to cut off trade between Iran and Venezuela, according to a person familiar with the … [Read more...] about U.S. plans new oil tanker sanctions as it moves to cut Iran-Venezuela trade
OCIMF, INTERTANKO & CDI releases inspection guidance during COVID-19
Temporary Guidelines for Conducting a Vessel Inspection During Covid-19 & Temporary Covid-19 Precautions During an Inspection OCIMF, INTERTANKO AND CDI has jointly released temporary guidelines … [Read more...] about OCIMF, INTERTANKO & CDI releases inspection guidance during COVID-19
Marine Digest -Engine room fire safety– LAGGING’S
Incident 1 The duty engineer noticed smoke and fire coming from a main engine turbocharger lagging. The bridge was informed immediately, and the main engine control was transferred to emergency … [Read more...] about Marine Digest -Engine room fire safety– LAGGING’S
