Smuggling illicit drugs inside containers and ship hulls continues at high levels, and crews must stay vigilant and take preventive measures whenever in Brazilian ports and anchorages
The MEPC.107(49) requires a sampling point to be installed in a vertical section of the outlet pipe as close as possible to the 15 ppm bilge separator outlet. There have been several cases where ships have been detained for not complying with this requirement. This technical news summarizes this topic.
Arbitrary arrests and incarcerations make it harder to recruit crews for shipping's future vessels
On Saturday morning, the Hamas militant group launched a surprise attack against Israel, prompting a swift response from the country. The ensuing conflict has now escalated, raising concerns about human life as well as multiple sectors, including the maritime industry.