Panama Maritime Authority has revised MMC 202 and amended the approved PNI clubs/financial security providers accepted by this Administration to issue the Blue Cards or Financial Securities related to following…
The U.S. Coast Guard has published a new Policy Letter to help Captains of the Port (COTPs) maintain regulatory oversight of the planning, construction, and operation of waterfront facilities intending…
RoRO Vessel Marco VI, IMO 7047203, Flag Togo has been banned by USCG from operating in US water as per USCG website from 07th Jan 2025. As of date there…
New data from the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) reveals abandonment of seafarers by ship-owners increased by 87% in 2024 from the previous year. The abandonment of seafarers is spiralling…
As per a press report dated 26th Jan 2025, states: Sweden’s Security Service seized bulk carrier Vezhen ( IMO 9937270) as part of an investigation into damage to an undersea…
BIMCO announced BIMCO’s adoption of the new FuelEU Maritime Clause for SHIPMAN 2024. The clause arrives ahead of the implementation of the FuelEU Maritime Regulation which will enter into force…
The vessels operating in the Indian Ocean region are advised that the Information Fusion Centre (IFC) and UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) have aligned their reporting areas to reduce confusion…
DG Shipping of India has issued a circular is issued to highlight a recent unfortunate incident on an Indian-registered oil tanker at an Indian port which was berthed at layup…
From 11 February 2025, all Norwegian ships of 300 gross tonnage and above are required to have a Wreck Removal Certificate (WRC). The new requirement comes after the Wreck Removal…
Port of Fujairah has issued NTM 360, revising the pre arrival requirement of the vessel to Fujairah port in ref to NTM 148, Rev 6. As per NTM 360 the…
