Introduction: Another Wake-Up Call at Sea On October 18, 2025, the UKMTO (United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations) reported that a commercial vessel sailing 116 nautical miles east of Aden, Yemen, was struck by an unidentified projectile. The hit caused a fire onboard, and while no casualties were immediately reported, the vessel sustained damage and was […]
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Introduction: A Red Sea Wake-Up Call (30 September 2025) On 30 September 2025, the global maritime industry was reminded of one of its most pressing priorities — safety. A Dutch-flagged cargo vessel, Minervagracht, came under attack in the Red Sea, triggering an explosion and a fire on board. The crew had to be urgently evacuated […]
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Introduction: The Beating Heart of Global Trade On the map, the Istanbul Strait looks like a thin blue line — but in reality, it’s one of the most vital arteries of global trade. Connecting Europe and Asia, this narrow waterway hosts over 50,000 vessels every year, carrying oil, LNG, grain, bulk cargo, and manufactured goods […]
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According to an official report published in December 2023, a serious LSA (Life-Saving Appliance) incident occurred aboard the UK’s polar research vessel RRS Sir David Attenborough. Although the accident took place in March 2021, the investigation findings and supporting evidence were only made public recently, bringing renewed attention to LSA safety standards across the maritime […]