The Federal Bureau of Maritime Casualty Investigation (BSU) hereby announces the publication of the Interim Investigation Report 92/25 on 11 March 2026. The report deals with a fatal occupational accident…

The Federal Bureau of Maritime Casualty Investigation (BSU) hereby announces the publication of safety recommendations on 12 March 2026 in connection with the ongoing investigation No. 180/25 CMA CGM ERMITAGE.…

PMA issued MMC 407 to provide guidance to users of Panama Ship Registry regarding the requirements applicable to vessels after their registration under the Panama Ship Registry. It also aims…

PMA issued MMN 08/2026 to remind Masters of Panama flagged vessels of their obligations regarding the timely notification to the Administration of any accident, defect, or deficiency affecting the vessel’s…

Liberia Flag issued a Marine Advisory to provide reference instrument for principles that can be reflected in the implementation of policies, legislation, and administrative measures on the fair treatment of…

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is reminding all charter operators of the importance of complying with the law for the safety of crew and passengers on board. Last month,…

CHIRP published a guidelines which equips seafarers and their families with practical steps to stay safe when dealing with vessels that operate outside international rules – often called the ‘shadow…

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,…