The Norwegian Shipbrokers’ Association (NSA) and BIMCO adopt SALEFORM 2025
SALEFORM 2012 is a widely used international Memorandum of Agreement for the sale and purchase of ships. However, the NSA saw a need to revise the form to better reflect…
AMSA Detains Vessel Following 24‑day Response in Coral Sea
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has successfully concluded a 24‑day response operation to support a vessel in distress in the Coral Sea, Queensland, preventing risk to the Great Barrier…
Fake & Unauthorized Website of Vanuatu Flag State
The Vanuatu International Shipping Registry (VISR) , administered by the Maritime Administrator of the Republic of Vanuatu , wishes to inform the public of the existence of an unauthorized and…
Port Hedland: Marine Pilot VHF Radio Communications
Port Hedland issued a marine notice advising all port users are advised that VHF Marine Pilot working channels are critical to navigational safety and the effective coordination of pilotage and…
RISQ 3.2 is Live – Effective 25 February 2026
As of 25 February 2026, 12:00 GMT, RISQ 3.2 is now live.All RightShip Inspections conducted from this time onward will be in accordance with RISQ 3.2.If you need to revisit…
US Treasury Targets Iran’s Shadow Fleet & Operators
Press Release: February 25, 2026 WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned over 30 individuals, entities, and vessels enabling illicit Iranian…
Global Treaty on Fishing Vessel Safety to Enter Into Force in 2027
Argentina accedes to the Cape Town Agreement, triggering its entry into force in 12 months. The 2012 Cape Town Agreement has met the requirements for entry into force and will…
Reminder: Don’t Spray Detergent on an Oil Spill
We’ve recently become aware of an incident where detergent was sprayed on an oil spill, so we’d like to share a reminder about the rules for using ‘oil spill control…
New Zealand: New Maritime Rules Taking Effect in 2026
These rule changes give operators clearer expectations and help ensure safe, modern maritime practices across the sector. Maritime Rules Amendments 2025 (No 3) were signed on 10 December. They replace…
Indian National Shipowners’ Association Joins International Chamber of Shipping
24 February 2026, London/Mumbai – Today, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) announces the joining of Indian National Shipowners’ Association (INSA) as a full Member, strengthening global cooperation across the…