The 2nd Extraordinary session (i.e. held outside of the regular meeting session) of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC/ES.2) was held 20-24 October 2025 at the IMO Headquarters in London,…
Vessels Arriving to Panamanian Waters: Mandatory Notifications, PSC/FSI Re-Inspection Requests, and Special Permit Procedures Issued by: Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) – General Directorate of Merchant MarineDate: October 2025Notice No.: MMN-10/2025…
Shanghai, China – October 22, 2025 – On the sidelines of the prestigious North Bund Forum in Shanghai, the Commissioner/CEO of the Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA), Cllr. Neto Zarzar Lighe,…
With effect from 20 February 2026, it will be a requirement under mutual P&I cover that Members preserve certain rights of recourse for the carriage of dangerous goods in contracts…
This edition is about unsafe operation of vessel cranes. In it G2 Ocean explains in detail what they mean by “rough” handling and the risks to personnel that may result…
On 20 October in Shanghai, the World Maritime University (WMU) and the Shanghai International Shipping Institute (SISI) launched the Global Green Shipping Development Report (2024–2025).The report provides a comprehensive analysis…
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) has urged governments to use the coming year to rebuild trust and reach agreement on a fair and practical path to decarbonising shipping —…
Bødskov: A sad day for the green transition There was not sufficient support from the member states in the UN’s International Maritime Organization (IMO) when they were to vote today…
The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) released its “Annual Overview of Marine Casualties and Incidents 2025” report, which provides an analysis of accidents and incidents from January 1, 2015, to…
The Seaway Corporations are confirming the closing dates of the 2025-26 navigation season that were communicated in Seaway Notice No.2 of 2025. Closing Dates Montreal-Lake Ontario Section The Seaway Corporations…
