MAIB Annual Report 2024 Published
MAIB issued its annual report for 2024. This report details the work of the MAIB during 2024 and includes: The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) examines and investigates all types…
CDI Launches New China Domestic Trade Inspection Type from 15th August 2025
CDI has issued a notice which is dated 31st Julty 2025 announcing a new type of inspection category as “China Domestic Trade Inspection Type. This is aimed at bringing into…
RightShip: Changes to the Safety Score
On 20 August 2025, RightShip is introducing a major update to its Safety Score that changes this: deficiencies will now be weighted by their severity, classified using a methodology developed…
Pilot Overcompensating for River Crosscurrents Leads to Allision
WASHINGTON (July 29, 2025) — Anticipating a strong cross-current that never materialized, an experienced tow pilot deviated from the sailing line on the Mississippi River and struck components of the…
AMSA Trial on New Approach to Recycle Waste from Vessels
A recent trial by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) is expected to support policy changes in Australia that will see…
TSB Investigate Vessel fires and Emergency Response
On July 23, 2025, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) launched a safety issue investigation (SII) (M24A0348) into shipboard fires on commercial vessels and the effectiveness of emergency response…
Sydney Harbour – Dynamic Under Keel Clearance (DUKC) Requirement for Tankers Berthing at Gore Cove
Port authority of Bew South Wales issued Harbour Master Instruction HMI 002-2025 advicing DUKC Requirment for Tanker with draft 0f 10.5 at Gore Berth, Sydney Harbour. Tanker vessels berthing at…
Speed Restriction in TSS from Pacific Approach to Panama Canal.
Panama Canal Authority issued a advisory to remind IMO recommendation for approach to Panama Canal through TSS from Pacific end. The restriction is in place to avoid risk of collision…
Port of Dampier – Whale Strike Reporting & Safe Operating Distances
Dampier port (Pilbara Port) issued Marine notice for protection of whale. Whales and other marine fauna susceptible to vessel collisions are protected under both Commonwealth and State legislation. The Western…
USCG Issues New Guidelines for Bunkering Vessels Using LNG and Alternative Marine Fuels
The U.S. Coast Guard Office of Operating and Environmental Standards (CG-OES) has released a new policy letter, CG-OES Policy Letter No. 01-25, which provides Captains of the Port (COTPs) updated…