After months of online drafting sessions, BIMCO’s LAYUPMAN revision subcommittee met in person at the London offices of the International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) for two days of intensive discussions,…

The article explains changes affecting shipowners, operators and companies involved in vehicle and battery logistics. It covers vehicle assessments before shipment, revised exemptions and container placarding requirements, as well as…

The Swedish Coast Guard has recently taken part in port controls in both the European operation EMPACT Trident and a regional operation in Blekinge. The aim of the operation in…

Joint Memorandum of Understanding brings together Department of Migrant Workers with ITF and Philippine seafarer union. The Associated Marine Officers’ and Seamen’s Union of the Philippines (AMOSUP) and the International…

Six West African countries have made progress towards a subregional agreement to strengthen cooperation and mutual assistance in responding to marine pollution emergencies, with the technical validation of a draft…

The Singapore-registered bulk carrier STRATEGIC ALLIANCE came into contact with the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge in New Jersey, United States on 13 November 2026 at about 2.15am (Singapore Time). There were no…

Mariners are advised that exceptionally dry conditions have resulted in a continued decline in water levels on Lake St. Louis. Despite progressively tighter speed restrictions, water levels remain low, and…

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…