ITF Adds Three New Flags as FOC
Dominica, The Gambia and Niue are the latest flags added to the International Transport Workers’ Federation’s (ITF) long-standing ‘Flags of Convenience’ list. The three flags were added to the FOC…
WMU Survey on IMO DCS and Energy Management in Companies
WMU invites SEAFARERS and SHIPPING MANAGERS to share their experiences with the IMO Data Collection System (DCS). Your insights are essential in helping improve data reporting processes and support policymakers.…
Panama Clarifies Flag Stand for AAIC
Panama Maritime Authority issued a Marine Notice 11/2025 with subject of Maritime Telecommunication. This notice is actually regarding the radio accounting authority (AAIC). The regulations and legislation concerning maritime telecommunications…
Container Vessel “One Henry Hudson” Fire Contained at Port of Los Angeles
Crews, under the Unified Command, continue their response operations Tuesday after a fire occurred aboard the container ship One Henry Hudson in the Port of Los Angeles, Friday. At 9…
RightShip Inspection Questionnaire Revised, RISQ 3.2 Released
The RightShip Inspection Ship Questionnaire (RISQ) has been revised, and the latest version, RISQ 3.2, is now available for download. Applicable for bulk carriers, general cargo, containers and roll-on/roll-off ships,…
UK P&I Club and TT Club Announce Merger Discussions
The UK P&I Club and the TT Club have announced that they are currently engaged in discussions regarding a potential merger between the two mutual insurers. The Clubs have worked…
Four Including Chief Officer Charged in Drug Haul in WA
Four men, including the chief officer of an international livestock carrier, have been charged over their alleged roles in an organised crime plot to import more than 525kg of cocaine,…
Dr. Rosalie Balkin receives IMO International Maritime Prize
Dr. Rosalie Balkin, Secretary-General of the Comité Maritime International (CMI), has been presented with the prestigious International Maritime Prize. Dr. Balkin, who was nominated by the Government of Australia, was…
Monford Management Ltd v Afina Navigation Ltd: Apportionment of Liability
Kiveli v Afina I (Bryan J) Monford Management Ltd v Afina Navigation Ltd Maritime collision – Apportionment of Liability The case concerned a collision between the vessels KIVELI and AFINA…
U.S. Court of Appeals Issues Decision in Case on Demurrage and Detention Billing Practices
On February 23, 2024, the FMC issued its Final Rule on Detention and Demurrage Billing Practices, as required by Congress under the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022. The rule…