Drone Surveys: When Class Accepts One Instead of Staging
Class societies accept remote inspection in place of close-up survey, but only from a UR Z17 approved supplier with a surveyor watching live.
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ASEAN Crew Mobilisation: What Malaysia Actually Requires
ASEAN has no mutual recognition for seafarers. Moving offshore crew into Malaysia runs through flag endorsements, work passes and PETRONAS licensing.
The NDT Inspector Bottleneck Slowing Down Projects
Certified NDT inspectors are retiring faster than they can be replaced, and the certification pipeline cannot be rushed. What that means for your project schedule.
Bills of Lading: Where Title Really Transfers in Oil Trades
A bill of lading is receipt, contract, and title all at once. Where ownership really transfers in an oil trade, and why Letters of Indemnity carry real risk.
SIRE 2.0: What Changed in Tanker Vetting, and How to Prepare
For thirty years a tanker faced the same fixed checklist. SIRE 2.0 builds a unique inspection for every vessel, in real time, and puts the crew on trial too.
The Firefighting Foam Ban: What AFFF Phase-Out Means at Sea
PFOS foam is banned from ships from 2026, and the EU rule bites harder still. Why swapping AFFF for fluorine-free foam is not a simple refill.