TOKYO, Oct 27, 2026 － Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (“Imabari Shipbuilding”), Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (““K” LINE”), Kyokuyo Shipyard Corporation (“Kyokuyo Shipyard”), JERA Co., Inc. (“JERA”), Shin Kurushima Dockyard Co.,…

This information paper provides guidance on safety critical equipment and associated spare parts for companies to consider when preparing a safety management system in alignment with the ISM Code. It…

The security situation in the Black Sea continues to be heavily influenced by the war between Russia and Ukraine, and the region remains one of the highest-risk operating areas for…

22 October 2026 – More than 500 dual-fuel container ships and vehicle carriers are now operating worldwide, with total investment in dual-fuel ships delivered and on order surpassing $200 billion…

What happened?The Motorman noticed that the level in the sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) dosing tank at the sewage treatment plant (STP) was low. He intended to refill the tank but, inadvertently…

The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) has taken immediate action following the recent designation by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of a Panamanian company,…

PurposeThis bulletin clarifies the position of Tokyo MOU Member Authorities on when statutory certification may be extended under international conventions including but not limited to the International Convention for the…

The following vessels have been added to OFAC’s SDN List: ANEMOS (3E2064) General Cargo Panama flag; Vessel Year of Build 1999; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9205952; MMSI 352898798 (vessel) (Linked…

After investigating reports of restrictive port practices by the Government of Spain, the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has determined that Spain has created unfavorable shipping conditions against U.S.-flagged vessels. As…

Purpose. The U.S. Coast Guard issues findings of concern to disseminate information related to unsafe conditions that were identified as causal factors to a casualty and could contribute to future…