US Treasury Targets Iranian Oil Exports and Shadow Fleet
US Treasury on 21st Aug 2025, has targetted Iran’s oil exports by imposing sanctions on Greek national Antonios Margaritis, his network of companies, and nearly a dozen vessels involved in…
Technical Seminar on Onboard Carbon Capture and Storage (OCCS) Systems by IMO
The Onboard Carbon Capture and Storage (OCCS) technology is emerging as one of the potential technical solutions to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from shipping. To support this development, IMO’s…
MAIB: Lundy Explorer Report Published
Today, we have published our accident investigation report into the serious injury to a passenger on the sea safari rigid inflatable boat Lundy Explorer at Ilfracombe, England on 7 June…
Caribbean Authorities Enhance Search and Rescue Coordination
Maritime authorities from across the Caribbean are gathered in Kingston, Jamaica (18–22 August), to strengthen coordination and response in maritime search and rescue (SAR) operations, in a region which faces…
Draft restriction remains in place on Patapsco River following W-Sapphire incident
BALTIMORE – Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region personnel, in coordination with partner agencies, are actively engaged in salvage planning, Wednesday, to recover the hatch cover that detached during the…
Stay Visible With Proper Positioning of Navigation Lights
Purpose: The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) issues findings of concern to disseminate information related to unsafe conditions that were identified as causal factors in a casualty and could contribute to…
Beirut Port Authority’S Clarification on Operations and Services
The Beirut Port Authority has issued a statement addressing recent concerns regarding its operations, emphasizing that services remain uninterrupted and accessible to stakeholders. The authority clarified that its cashier services…
U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Navy Seize Nearly 1,300 Pounds of Cocaine in Eastern Pacific
A U.S. Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment (LEDET), embarked aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102), interdicted a suspected drug smuggling vessel and seized approximately 1,296 pounds…
USCG Updates Safety Zones & Draft Restrictions Following W-Sapphire Incident
BALTIMORE – The Coast Guard continues its response to the W-Sapphire incident in the Chesapeake Bay Tuesday, with updated measures in place to ensure the safety of personnel, vessels, and…
USCG:Shipyard Work Barge Policies & Operations
Purpose. The U.S. Coast Guard issues findings of concern to disseminate information related to unsafe conditions that were identified as causal factors in a casualty and could contribute to future…