Oil Spill during Bunkering Operations off Changi
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has been informed of an oil spill off Changi during a bunkering operation between a Bahamas-flagged bulk carrier and a licensed bunker…
MSC/MEPC: Revised Guidelines for Fuel Oil Sampling
MEPC 81 agreed to revoke resolution MEPC.182(59) on 2009 Guidelines for the sampling of fuel oil fordetermination of compliance with the revised MARPOL Annex VI and issued new guidelines as…
Paris MOU: Concern Over Fire Doors During CIC
Paris MOU released a press release expressing concern over fire doors basis the result of CIC on Fire Safety, which was held from 1 September to 30 November 2023. These…
AMSA: Voyage Planning and Execution within Planned Navigation Corridors
AMSA has issued Marine Notice o9/2024 in order to to ensure that navigation corridors are used appropriately when planning on ECDIS, and to ensure that a voyage plan approved by…
Panama Flag Revises List of Approved P & I Clubs
Panama Maritime Authority has revised the MMC 202 which list the P & I club approved by the flag administration. The purpose of this Merchant Marine Circular is to inform…
US Continues Targeting Oil Tankers & Owners
FRUNZE & IZUMO, Crude Oil Tanker has been added to the SDN list by US OFAC. M/T FRUNZE, IMO 9263643 is registered with Cook Islands and IZUMO, IMO 9249324 is…
Panama Flag’s Press Release on Registration Cancellation
The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) announces that, following an internal investigation, it will automatically cancel the registration of any vessel found to be involved in illegal activities or that changes…