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.
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.
Lifeboat Release Hooks: Why They Still Fail Inspections
The 2019 SOLAS deadline forced a fleet-wide swap of lifeboat on-load release hooks. Years on, they still trigger detentions. What inspectors check, and why.
Tokyo MOU Detentions: The Deficiencies That Detain Ships
Port State Control detentions in the Asia-Pacific are not random. The same Tokyo MOU deficiency categories detain ships year after year, and knowing them is the difference between a three-hour inspection and a three-day detention.