On 7 September 2018, the Republic of the Marshall Islands-registered bulk carrier ANTARES, managed by Transocean Maritime Agencies S.A.M. (the “Company”), was underway off the east coast of Sri Lanka…
IMO continues progress on digitalization to enhance maritime safety and security The Facilitation Committee (FAL) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has approved a global strategy for maritime digitalization as…
This document includes the text and images from the code of safe working practices for merchant seafarers (COSWP) 2026 edition, published on 18 March 2026. There is a legal requirement…
A French court in Brest sentenced Chen Zhangjie, the 39-year-old Chinese captain of the tanker Boracay, to one year in prison and a €150,000 ($172,000) fine for failing to comply…
This is a joint media release between AFP, Australian Border Force and NSW Police Force Editor’s note: Vision of the vessel, arrested individuals and audio grabs are available via Hightail The…
IACS’s 2025 Annual Review explores the work of IACS and its classification society Members during 2025 in leading the development of technical requirements and guidance to support global shipping 30…
London, 25 March 2026 Further to the announcement in November 2025 that the TT Club and UK P&I Club had entered into merger discussions, the Boards are pleased to confirm…
The ship Sea Owl I, which was boarded by the Swedish Coast Guard and the Swedish Police on Thursday evening, is anchored south of Trelleborg, Sweden. Caffa is also anchored…
The Bahamas has introduced a comprehensive suite of Merchant Shipping Regulations under the Merchant Shipping Act 2021, scheduled to come into force on 1 April 2026, marking a significant milestone…
Bahamas Maritime Authority issued a Safety Alert raise awareness of the serious hazards associated with Hydrogen Sulphide (H₂S). It also highlights the requirement for risk assessment and precautions to be…
