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As a result of the increasing number of piracy attacks and hijackings in the Gulf of Aden, the US Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) has analysed over twenty recent incidents involving gunfire or seizure....

In November 2014 the IMO Maritime Safety Committee adopted Resolution MSC 380(94) - Amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974, as Amended, which added new paragraphs...

This is an operational decision but if Members make such arrangements, they must ensure they do their due diligence beforehand. The more responsibility Members assume in arranging vaccinations the greater...

In January 2015 a handymax bulk carrier sank with significant loss of life after loading a cargo of 46, 000 tonnes of bauxite from the Malaysian port of Kuantan, where it was suspected that liquefaction...

AIS, also known as the Automatic Identification System, was initially a standalone unit for reference for watchkeeping officers. Most vessels have integrated bridge systems and can overlay AIS data onto...

August 2013

With a continually evolving regulatory landscape, shipowners and maritime operators must ensure that they keep an eye on the IMO circulars and other materials to guarantee they keep fully abreast of forthcoming...