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Regional conflicts, military activity, and political tensions continue to pose threats to commercial vessels operating in high risk areas such as the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman, Arabian Sea, Gulf of Aden, Bab el-Mandeb Strait, and Western Indian Ocean.

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On September 24, a fire broke out in the engine room of the bulk carrier Samudra Sakti III in Sumatra, Indonesia.

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The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Maritime Administrator, issued an advisory regarding failed of copper bursting discs in Carbon dioxide (CO2) fire extinguishing systems.

RMI Maritime Administrator recently received an operator’s report of the failure of copper bursting discs in Carbon dioxide (CO2) fire-extinguishing systems.

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The use of worn mooring lines, overtightening of the brakes, or sudden movements of the ship are some of the main reasons for ropes straining beyond their breaking limits and parting.