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On 23 November, warned vessels to avoid an area 470 nm east of Socotra, Somalia, after a crude oil tanker reported a possible Pirate Action Group (PAG) dhow approaching while towing four skiffs.
A crude oil tanker, while sailing southbound in the Indian Ocean, 470 nm E of Socotra, reported a possible Pirate Action Group (PAG) dhow towing four skiffs, moving towards the vessel, decreasing the CPA to 1,5 nm at 11°34’ 7’’N / 062°28’ 7’’E at 02:00 UTC. When the dhow stopped, one skiff was boarded by a number of persons and commence sailing towards the vessel. The vessel increased the CPA, the PMSC team monitoring the situation from the bridge and the skiff altered course seemingly aborting any further approach.
Vessel and crew are safe and continue sailing to the next port of call.
The area is associated with elevated risk of organized Pirate Action Group activity.
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Shipyards are singular industrial environments, combining the hazards of heavy construction, manufacturing, and complex marine operations into one sprawling, high-stakes location. For any vessel owner, operator, or contractor, the yard represents a necessary but incredibly risky location. The complex nature of repair, maintenance, and construction, often conducted under tight deadlines, elevates the potential for catastrophic accidents.
A shipyard is a constantly evolving workspace. One moment, a section of the hull is being pre-fabricated in a clean workshop; the next, it is being hoisted by cranes over active work zones to be welded into place many meters above the dry dock floor. This dynamic, multi-hazard environment necessitates a safety culture that is not merely compliant, but proactively rigorous.
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The International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) Manual is the definitive international guide for a unified approach to organizing and executing SAR operations, published jointly by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Its core purpose is to standardize procedures, terminology, and communication between aircraft and vessels globally, ensuring a fast, coordinated Manual is structured into three essential volumes, each catering to a distinct user group:
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On 20 January 2024, while a ship was underway after discharging benzene, a crew member entered a cargo tank before enclosed-space entry procedures had been authorised and before confirming the atmosphere was safe. he was later found collapsed at the bottom of the tank and, despite rescue efforts, did not survive. the investigation report concluded with the presumption that residual benzene vapours and oxygen-deficient atmosphere within the tank were the primary factors leading to his rapid incapacitation and subsequent fatality.
