Yearly Archives: 2025
How Rogue Waves Strike and Leave Ships All at Sea
The mysterious and destructive power of rogue waves, using the tragic losses of the MS München and MV Derbyshire as starting points. It delves...
A Seafarer’s Guide To Wellbeing On Extended Deployments
Extended deployments at sea are a reality for many seafarers, often lasting longer than scheduled due to global disruptions, port congestion, and unforeseen operational...
How U.S. Pressure is Reshaping Russia’s Oil Market
In the wake of new U.S. tariffs on India, China has become a primary recipient of Russian crude, picking up the slack from a...
The Digital Transition: SIRE 2.0’s First Year of Success and Future Plans
Since its launch in September 2024, the OCIMF SIRE 2.0 inspection program has completed over 22,000 inspections worldwide across 2,100 ports. This new digital...
Surge in Maritime Incidents in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
There have been a total of 96 incidents reported in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore (SOMS) since January 2025. This information is based...
South Korea’s $5.2 Billion Budget Targets Arctic Trade and Maritime Growth
South Korea's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries is substantially increasing its 2025 budget to US $5.2 billion, an 8.4% rise, with a strong focus...
A New Energy Paradigm: The Arctic LNG 2 & Power of Siberia 2 Agreements
Recent deliveries of gas from Russia's sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 project to China and the signing of the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline agreement...
Future-Proofing the Fleet: Skill Development and Career Pathways in India’s Maritime Sector
The seminar, "Maritime Workforce 2030: Pathways, Progress & Preparedness," hosted by the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) and the DMET MERI Ex-Cadets Association (DMECA)...
[Watch] Ship Mooring Operation Explained!
Do you know how ships are kept close to the port jetty during cargo operation? It is done by using mooring ropes which are...
U.S. Cracks Down on Secret Iraqi-Iranian Oil Smuggling Network
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced sanctions against a sophisticated oil smuggling network operated by an...