The HAPPY ARAS grounded on the Datca Peninsula in Turkey. Owners declared general average. Cargo interests pleaded that the vessel was unseaworthy on the ground of incompetence of the crew,…

On March 11th, NYK Group company, NYK Holding (Europe) B.V. (“NHE”), reached an agreement with the Norwegian shipping company Westfal- Larsen Group to fully acquire Saga Welco AS (“Saga Welco”).…

The Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) has decided that, until further notice, Norwegian-flagged vessels will not be permitted to enter the Strait of Hormuz. For ships already operating in the area,…

INTERCARGO Urges Vigilance and Reaffirms Priority on Seafarer Safety as Security Risks Escalate in Middle East Gulf and Strait of Hormuz The International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO) has…

The Council will focus on the impact on shipping and seafarers in the Arabian Sea, the Sea of Oman and the Gulf region, particularly in and around the Strait of…

From 1 April 2026, all dry bulk and general cargo vessels aged 12 years or older without a valid RightShip Inspection will have their Safety Score downgraded to 2 out…

The Government of India has received information regarding an incident involving the oil tanker MT SAFESEA VISHNU near Basra, Iraq, on 11 March 2026, during ship-to-ship (STS) cargo loading operations…

11 March 2026 – “Around 20,000 seafarers on vessels operating in the Middle East are facing a dangerous and highly uncertain security situation as the conflict in the region continues,”…

PMA has revised MMC 215 for Panama Oil Record Book, providing ship-owners, ship operators, Masters and officers of Panama flagged vessels with guidance on the proper maintenance and keeping of…

IMO is preparing to launch the second audit cycle of the IMO Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS) with a revised Framework and Procedures. Building on lessons learned from the first…