The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has reported multiple VHF radio challenges to vessels in the northern Arabian Gulf, potentially linked to an Iranian military exercise.
The Advance Contribution Rates for the 2025/2026 Policy Year have been agreed, and renewal terms will be notified to members individually.
A reduction may be granted for ships trading exclusively in one of the following areas:
Extensions to trading outside any of these areas will be covered on the basis of a minimum period of three months.
On 28 January, a Greek-flagged tanker was boarded by two armed individuals while transiting eastbound through the Singapore Strait.
The attack took place approximately 2.7 nautical miles northwest of Pemping Island, Indonesia, according to maritime security firm Ambrey. The pirates, armed with knives, targeted the vessel during the incident. This boarding is adding to a growing number of piracy incidents in the region.
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The founder, Capt. Ostrowicki has 34 years of combined command and shore-based experience. He has sailed on bulk carriers, general cargo and container ships. His shore-based experience includes ship operations and marine vetting of dry cargo ships, tankers and gas carriers, as an operations manager, marine vetting director and loss prevention manager.