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…

Purpose. The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) issues Findings of Concern to disseminate information related to unsafe conditions that were identified as causal factors to a casualty and could contribute to…

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Coast Guard Cutter Winslow Griesser offloaded 489 pounds in seized cocaine and transferred custody of three suspects to Homeland Security Task Force San Juan law…

The U.S. Coast Guard has published Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) 02-26, Cybersecurity Regulations Implementation Guidance for Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) Regulated Entities, to help owners and operators…

The Maritime Safety Committee (MSC), at its 111th session held from 13 to 22 May 2026, approved the Revised Guidelines on Safety During Abandon Ship Drills Using Lifeboats vide MSC.1/Circ.1578/Rev.1,…