Suez Canal: Rebate to Container Vessel Extended till 31st Dec 2025
Suex Canal Authority had announced 15 % rebate for container vessel having suex canal net tonnage >13,000 or above, this was applicable from 15th May for 90 days. Now through…
AMSA: 2025-26 National Compliance Plan
AMSA released their National Compliance Plan (NCP) for the 2025-26 financial year, outlining key compliance activities that support welfare, safety and pollution prevention across domestic and foreign-flagged vessels. The plan…
Slovenian Sham Union’s Sub-standard Agreements Dismissed by Petrobras
Notorious sham union, the International Seafarers’ Union (ISU), has been rejected by Petrobras (Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – the Brazilian Petroleum Corporation). The ISU made an unsolicited approach to the multinational…
USCG Reopens Ports in Hawaii, Assesses Waterways following Tsunami
HONOLULU — The Coast Guard Captain of the Port Honolulu reopened all commercial harbors in the Hawaiian Islands following the end of the tsunami advisory Wednesday. Coast Guard crews including…
UKHO Invites to Test New Digital Sailing Directions
UKHO invites anyone related to shipping to test the digital sailing direction. Below is quoted from UKHO “ADMIRALTY Digital Sailing Directions (ADSD) is the next generation of our trusted Sailing…
IMO: Updated National Contact Points, 31st Jul 2025
IMO released updated List of National Operational Contact Points dated 31st Jul 2025. This information is provided to enable compliance with regulation 37 of MARPOL Annex I which, inter alia,…
Recommendation for converting Inland Tank-Barges from Open to Closed Cargo Operations in South and Central America (Revised)
This information paper gives technical guidance to regional barge companies in South and Central America (SCA) on how to build or convert their inland barges for cargo operations under closed…
US Treasury Takes Massive Action, More than 50 Vessels and Related Companies in OFAC SDN List
Biggest Iran-related sanctions package since 2018 targets corrupt regime-linked shipping empire that has funneled billions to Tehran WASHINGTON — Today, in its largest Iran-related action since 2018, the Department of…
Panama Notice on BWM CIC by Tokyo & Paris MOU
Panama issued MMN 05/2025 to communicate to allvShipowners/Operators, Legal Representatives of Panama Flag Vessels, and PanamavMerchant Marine Recognized Organizations (ROs) that Member Authorities of the Tokyovand Paris Memoranda of Understanding…
Panama Press Release on DG Circular 31/2025
The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) clarifies that it has no restrictions or prohibitions on the recognition of Certificates of Competence or Proficiency Certificates issued by the Maritime Administration of the…