St. Lawrence Seaway Closing – Update
In response to the recent announcement of a change in pilotage services by GLPA, please be advised that the Seaway continues to be open for business and continues to accept…
FuelEU Maritime Will Not Enter Into Force in Norway from 1 January 2026
As previously communicated, efforts were made to allow for the Regulation to apply in Norway from 1 January 2026. However, it has not been possible to obtain the necessary clarifications…
Improperly Secured Lithium-ion Batteries Cause Fires Aboard Cargo Vessel
Cargo vessel Genius Star XI on February 24, 2024, after the fires. WASHINGTON (Dec. 18, 2025) — Heavy weather and an improperly secured cargo of lithium-ion battery energy storage system…
Sanctioned Vessel Adler Released by Swedish Customs & Coast Guard after Inspection
Russian Vessel M.V. Alder was boarded by Swedish Custon & Coast Guard and detained being suspect of arsm carriage used against Ukrain. Roll on roll off with container capacity Adler…
Pacific Islands Countries Strengthen Port State Control Implementation
Senior maritime officials from Pacific Small Island Developing States (SIDS) gathered in Auckland, New Zealand (8-10 December) for a regional workshop aimed at strengthening the implementation of Port State Control…
Liberia: Enclosed Spaces Entry Procedure & Drills
Liberia flag issued Marine Notice SAF-003 which supercedes SAF 003 of 2024. This notice is inline with the revised recommendation on Enclosed space by MSC (IMO). The changes in this…
ECDIS’ S-100 Compliance/SOLAS Chapter V
Liberian Flag issued a Marine Advisory to inform shipowners, operators and Masters of the implementation timeline for the S-100 ECDIS standard, the current status of related international standards development, and…
Flooding Prevention Risk During Layup
U.S. Coast Guard issued findings of concern to disseminate information related to unsafe conditions that were identified as causal factors in a marine casualty and could contribute to future incidents.…
SIGTTO: Reduction of LNG Carrier Methane Emissions
SIGTTO announced release of the first edition of “Reduction of Methane Emissions from LNG Carriers”, This publication provides practical guidance on reducing methane emissions through:– improved cargo containment,– advances in…
Loss of Containers From Baltic Klipper
MAIB has begun an investigation into the loss of cargo from Baltic Klipper in the Solent. Following the deployment of a team of investigators to the scene, the Marine Accident…