Seafarers
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Two seafarers killed in Strait of Hormuz tanker attack
UKMTO has confirmed that two seafarers died following an August 31 tanker incident in the Strait of Hormuz. Saudi Arabia identified the casualties as Filipino crew members aboard the Saudi-owned VLCC Sidr, taking the reported death toll from recent regional attacks on commercial shipping to at least 18.
03 Sep 2026 · 11:16
IMO condemns fatal attack on tanker Settebello near Strait of Hormuz
IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez has condemned the attack on the Palau-flagged tanker MT Settebello off Oman, which reportedly caused an onboard fire and killed three seafarers. The IMO has called for a full and transparent investigation.
21 Aug 2026Caribbean Seminar Builds Seafarer Training Capacity for Alternative Fuels
Maritime educators, policymakers and industry stakeholders met in Trinidad and Tobago to strengthen regional training for the safe operation of ships using ammonia, methanol, hydrogen and new technologies.
20 Aug 2026
Nautical Institute Singapore Conference to Focus on Seaworthiness and Seafarers
The Nautical Institute Singapore Conference 2026 will take place on 20 August at Furama City Centre Singapore, addressing vessel seaworthiness, operational safety, maritime careers, workforce sustainability and seafarer wellbeing.
18 Aug 2026US Coast Guard Coordinates Rescue of 22 from Vehicle Carrier Min Jiang Kou
All 22 mariners were reported safe after abandoning the Marshall Islands-flagged vehicle carrier Min Jiang Kou following an engine room fire about 630 miles south of Costa Rica.
18 Aug 2026