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Flag of Convenience vs Safety: What 2026 PSC Data Really Reveals
Accountability vs Registry Labels in 2026 “Captain, this is because of the flag.” That was the explanation offered at the end of an audit. The…
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DeepDraft Weekly Maritime Brief | 1 March 2026
Weekly Analysis The analysis “India’s EEZ Tanker Detention: AIS and Legal Exposure” examines the expanding legal liability of the Master when operating in contested or…
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India’s EEZ Tanker Detention: AIS and Legal Exposure
Forensic Enforcement and the Master’s Professional Loneliness In early February 2026, the Indian Coast Guard conducted a coordinated sea-and-air operation approximately 100 nautical miles west…
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2026 IMO Amendments Explained: STCW, SOLAS, MARPOL and Fire Safety Updates
As of 1 January 2026, a coordinated set of amendments adopted by the International Maritime Organization entered into force across the STCW, SOLAS and MARPOL…
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Missing Cadets at Sea: The Structural Mechanics of Disappearance
A cadet reported missing at sea triggers a familiar industry response. Search procedures are initiated, distress alerts transmitted, and authorities informed. The machinery of compliance…