Ballast Must Now be Comprehensively Planned and Embraced
The IMO’s Marine Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC) has reinforced regulations requiring all ships to install ballast water management systems (BWMS).
With discussions at the IMO’s Marine Environmental Protection Committee’s 72nd session (MEPC 72) has...
Crappy IoT on the High Seas: Holes Punched in Hull of Maritime Security
A demo at the Infosecurity Europe conference in London by Ken Munro and Iian Lewis of Pen Test Partners (PTP) demonstrated multiple methods to interrupt and disrupt the shipping industry.
Poor system credentials
Weak default passwords,...
Daredevil Operation Onboard a Drifting Cargo Ship Saved a Disaster
In the early hours of June 14, a cargo ship caught fire and twenty two members present onboard the vessel were rescued.
What happened?
The cargo ship ‘MV SSL Kolkata’ caught fire and its crew members...
[Watch] Submarine Sinks Tanker in the Black Sea
As per media reports, the submarine Yildiray sank a decommissioned tanker in the Black Sea.
The submarine is part of the exercises conducted by Turkey in the area.
What happened?
Yildiray has released a 533-millimeter...
Failure to Keep a Proper and Effective Lookout Results in Collision
Summary
On 23 June 2015, in daylight with clear visibility, the bulk carrier Jag Arnav and fast utility vessel Total Response collided about 26 NM north-west of Bunbury, Western Australia. Jag Arnav sustained minor damage...
IBIA Pointers for Problem Fuels: What Should Ship Owners Do?
A significant number of ships have experienced serious operational problems – chiefly sticking/seizing fuel pumps and in some cases filter blockages – after lifting bunker fuels from the US Gulf region since late March...
Protecting Ships from Drone Attacks
Vessel owners should invest in an anti-drone defence system for their ships to prevent attacks from unmanned aerial vehicles, reports Marinemec.
Proactive drone security
Ovit Innovation Security demonstrated its drone early warning system at the Posidonia...
Captain of Tanker Fined £25,000 by a UK Court
A UK court doled out a more than £25,000 fine to the Captain of a Russian oil tanker after a number of “extremely serious” safety failures were discovered aboard his vessel.
Breach of ISM code
Hull...
Explosion on Cargo Ship! 22 Crew Rescued in Bay of Bengal
On June 14, a cargo vessel caught fire at around 55 nautical miles while it was approaching Kolkata.
What happened?
The cargo vessel ‘MV SSL Kolkata’ caught fire at mid-sea, around 55 nautical miles away from...
Freighter Sinks Off Koh Si Chang
On June 13, a freight ship sank near Koh Si Chang in Chon Buri province and four members onboard the vessel were saved.
What happened?
The freight ship ‘Phattara Marine 6’ loaded with 72 containers was...