The International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code is a mandatory security regime for international shipping that was adopted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in 2002, following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The ISPS Code aims to enhance the security of ships and port facilities by establishing a framework for cooperation, […]
An Indian Second Engineer went missing from a crude oil tanker ship operated by Dynacom Tankers Management Pvt Ltd (DTM). Sambit Majumder was sailing on MT Serengeti and ship was en-route to South Korea from Singapore. As per the information available he had dinner with crew on Tuesday evening and went to his cabin, but […]
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) extends the validity of statutory certificates previously issued by the agency and its Recognized Organizations (ROs) for Philippine registered ships engaged in the international trade until 31 May 2020, as a contingency measure to ensure that the flow of commerce remains undisrupted during the COVID-19 outbreak. “This is in support […]
