Panama Clarification on Vessels after US Capture
Panama Maritime Authority issued a statement on 8th January on vessel M/T Bella-1 and M/T & M. Sophia, which was recently captured by US at mid sea. Both the vessel…
Hazards Associated with Transiting Between Articulated Tug and Barge Combinations
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 incidents.…
US Announces Immediate Withdrawal from the Green Climate Fund
WASHINGTON – In alignment with the Trump Administration’s decision to withdraw from the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the U.S. Department of the Treasury has notified the Green…
ITF Survey on Crisis of Shore Leave Access
Seafarers move the world, but are routinely denied access to shore leave. This 2-minute survey seeks your experiences and perspectives to better understand the impact on your wellbeing, morale, and…
Maritime Cook Islands Clarifies Inaccurate Reporting Regarding Vessel ‘Bertha’ (IMO 9292163)
RAROTONGA, COOK ISLANDS – Maritime Cook Islands (MCI), the Cook Islands Ships Registry, wishes to clarify inaccuracies in a recent social news-media post concerning the vessel Bertha (IMO 9292163). The…
EMSA’s Final Report on Safety of Ammonia for Use in Ships
The report presents conclusions and recommendations of a multi-part study, developed to support national administrations, industry, and maritime stakeholders in the sustainable transition. The study series includes: 🚢 An extensive…
V. Group Announces Acquisition of Maritime Fuel Efficiency & Decarbonisation Partner Njord
V.Group (V.), the leading global marine services provider, announces the acquisition of Njord, the maritime fuel efficiency and decarbonisation partner, founded by Maersk Tankers. This acquisition marks a further expansion…
Ships Using Fuel with a Flashpoint < 60°C and the Dangerous Goods Regulations
The Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) has adopted amendments to the Regulations of 1 July 2014 No. 944 on dangerous goods on Norwegian ships and the Regulations of 27 December 2016…
Amendments to the Regulations on the Carriage of Cargoes on Norwegian Ships & Barges
The Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) has adopted amendments to the Regulations of 1 July 2014 No. 945 on the carriage of cargoes on Norwegian ships and barges. A proposal for…
ITF Condemns US Military Aggression Against Venezuela
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) firmly and unequivocally oppose the US military invasion carried out against Venezuela which represents a grave escalation and constitutes a blatant violation of national…