a risk alert, in which highlights that a new regulation refers to the construction, installation, maintenance and testing requirements as detailed in MSC.1/Circ.1331 ‘Guidelines for Construction, Installation, Maintenance and Inspection / Survey of Means of Embarkation and Disembarkation’.
Seven individuals have been arrested in connection with a major cocaine seizure in the high seas off the coast of Ireland this week.
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), is conducting a thorough investigation into a maritime incident that resulted in the capsizing of a Filipino Fishing Boat (FFB) DEARYN on 2nd October 2023.
In particular, the incident occurred approximately 180 nautical miles from Agno, Pangasinan, after the vessel was rammed by a foreign commercial vessel.
One actual incident of armed robbery against ships (CAT 4) in Asia between 26th September – 2nd October.
The incident occurred on 20 Sep 23 to a petroleum/chemical tanker while anchored at Kakinada Anchorage in India.