Tanker detained off Malaysia for anchoring illegally
The Malaysia Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained tanker Azumasan on May 10th, for anchoring without permission off Sekinchan.
Read moreThe Malaysia Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained tanker Azumasan on May 10th, for anchoring without permission off Sekinchan.
Read moreThe U.S. Coast Guard informed that an injured deckhand was medevaced from a ferry near Galveston, Texas, on December 1.
Read moreThe Indonesian Navy or the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency have been detaining vessels which were anchoring or drifting in the Eastern portion of the Singapore Strait. These incidents are also reported this year.
Read moreThe IFC received information from the Indonesian authorities on the enforcement efforts against illegal anchoring in the east of Tanjung Berakit from the period of Jan to Jul 2022, which resulted in 10 foreign merchant ships (5 cargo and 5 tanker vessels) detained.
Read moreShip operators, Masters and crew need to be aware of the risks involved and assess the limitations of a vessels’ anchoring equipment.
Read moreAnchor dragging incidents take place regularly in Japan due to the frequency of typhoons. Analyzing these incidents, Captain Hiroshi Sekine, Senior Loss Prevention Executive, UK P&I Club, examines their causes and considers preventive measures.
Read moreIt is well established that arriving at the port, berthing and cargo operations are highly fatiguing. This is especially true of ships where the Master may also stand a watch and may be required to navigate the ship into and out of ports because no pilot is present, writes Prof. Andy Smith, School of Psychology, Cardiff University.
Read moreThe American Club reports an incident of poor anchor watchkeeping, that led to two vessels collision, and provides lessons learned.
Read moreUK P&I club describes an incident caused by dragging anchor, while examines possible ways to prevent a ship from dragging its anchors.
Read moreThe Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) had detained more than 100 vessels in eastern Johor waters due to various reasons, including illegal anchoring.
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