Key IMO instruments that protect the marine environment – the Ballast Water Management Convention and the Anti-Fouling Systems Convention – have recently achieved the milestone of 100 ratifications. The Solomon…
On the morning of 2 May 2024, the Republic of the Marshall Islands-registered gas carrier YENISEI RIVER was berthing starboard side to alongside Jetty No. 1 of the LNG terminal…
Coast Guard Oceania District External Affairs – (808) 265-7748 Editor’s Note: Click here to download video. HONOLULU — The Coast Guard rescued two men after a fishing vessel began taking…
The Coast Guard proactively adapts to a rapidly changing world. Advanced technologies, including modern nuclear reactor designs, accelerate and transform the maritime industry. A comprehensive framework of requirements and standards…
The Office of Design and Engineering Standards (CG-ENG) has issued Policy Letter 04-25, Foam Fire Extinguishing Systems and Portable Foam Extinguishers – Guidance on SOLAS Regulations Prohibiting PFOS. This policy…
Reminding those who own, operate or are on board Australian ships, about offences under Australian sanction laws. The information has been prepared by the Australian Sanctions Office. What’s changed This…
Guidance on the installation, testing and correct operation of oil filtering equipment (oily water separators) to support compliance with resolution MEPC.107(49) under MARPOL Annex I Regulation 14. What’s changed This…
The International Group (IG) Pooling and Group Excess of Loss Reinsurance contract (GXL) structure for the 2026/27 Policy Year has now been finalised. Mike Hall, Chairman of the IG’s Reinsurance…
The Danish pilotage sector is set for major structural change following an agreement between the country’s two pilot associations, Danish Maritime Pilots and Danske Lodser, to merge into a single,…
The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization Mr. Arsenio Dominguez has issued a statement on the escalating situation in the Black Sea: “As the situation continues to escalate in the…
