EMSA released their new study on biodiesel-bunker fuel blends as marine pollutants! The study aims to support the maritime sector by strengthening spill contingency planning, preparedness, and response as the…
The UK has announced a landmark sanctions package, cutting off critical oil revenues and further degrading the Kremlin’s ability to wage its illegal war. Nearly 300 new sanctions announced as UK cracks down on critical…
On the 20th Anniversary of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), ICS Secretary General Thomas A. Kazakos reflects on the landmark agreement. 23 February 2026 Today, the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC)…
Joint statement from the International Labour Organization, the International Chamber of Shipping, and International Transport Workers’ Federation on the 20th anniversary of the Maritime Labour Convention On the 20th anniversary…
The ITF Seafarers’ Trust (ITFST) is announcing new project funding of EUR 500,000 to the International Labour Organisation on this, the 20-year anniversary of the adoption of the Maritime Labour…
Marshall Island Registry issued a safety advisory, MARINE SAFETY ADVISORY No. 04-26 advising that in the recent weeks, two Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI)-registered vessels have been detained at…
Compliance Requirements Under NORMAM-401 (Effective 2025–2026) In June 2025, the Directorate of Ports and Coasts (DPC) of the Brazilian Navy issued Ordinance DPC/DGN/MB No. 180/25 approving the first revision of…
Liberia issued Marine Notice SAF-010, 02/2026 superseding Marine Notice SAF-010, dated 01/23. This Notice provides guidance to vessel owners, operators and managers in the development and approval of Ship Structural…
Maritime Cook Islands (MCI), the Cook Islands Ship Registry, is issuing a formal correction to address significant factual omissions and the misleading narrative presented in a recent report by Radio…
IMO Secretariat submitted documents to LEG 113 listing fraudulently registered ships verified by the individual States with S&P Global. The number of ships flying a false flag has increased since…
