On 29 October 2026, the Government submitted to Parliament a proposal on amending acts relating to environmental protection in maritime transport. The proposal would implement the EU Ship-Source Pollution Directive,…

For years, Suniel Kumar Sharma (Sharma) and his wife, Jaspreet Preeti Shahid (Shahid), have, through their base in Chandigarh, India, defrauded maritime regulatory administrations in multiple jurisdictions in order to…

All port users are advised of the following Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) requirements. All commercial vessels greater than 8 metres in length, carrying more than 6 persons, or engaged in…

The Director of Maritime NZ, Kirstie Hewlett, has signed a new Marine Protection Transport Instrument (MPTI) – titled “Marine Protection Transport (Fuel Oil Changeover, SOx Compliance, and Equivalents) Instrument 2026”.…

This bulletin applies to Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform seafarers on how to obtain certificates of proficiency for service on ships subject to IGF Code that…

Admiral Ossama Rabiee, Chairman and Managing Director of the Suez Canal Authority, announced the successful salvage and towing of the oil tanker MT ALYSSUM from off the coast of El…

The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) continues to support and encourage investments in low-carbon andenergy-efficient vessels through an update to the NetZero Slot Program. Under this update, first-transitvessels may participate in…

MIAMI — U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Tahoma’s crew offloaded approximately 3,622 pounds of cocaine and four detainees, Wednesday, in Port Everglades. The offload is from two interdictions resulting in the…

BIMCO’s Tanker Safety Network recently examined how leaking pipes, inadequate insulation and electrical faults can develop into serious fires. Members shared practical experience and discussed the maintenance, technology and organisational…

The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Maritime Administrator has published its Annual Report on Marine Safety Investigations 2025. During 2025, the Administrator received 958 total reports—a 0.3% increase compared…