APSEZ Sets Up India’s First Port of Refuge (PoR) — a dedicated safe haven for ships in distress, strengthening maritime safety and environmental protection.With Dighi Port (West Coast) and Gopalpur…
The introduction of ISO 6319 establishes clear guidelines for the safe, efficient and environmentally sound cleaning of vessel hulls, by standardising how in-water cleaning operations are planned, executed and reported.…
The Federal Maritime Commission is closely monitoring how recent developments surrounding the Panama Canal terminals and China’s retaliatory actions against Panama are affecting global shipping conditions. Laws administered by the…
For more than two decades, the Port and Harbour Marine Safety Code (the Code) has been a cornerstone of safe navigation in Aotearoa’s busy commercial ports and harbours. What began…
Vessels can discharge oily water that causes harm to the oceans and rivers we depend on for our livelihoods and wellbeing. New Zealand’s latest state of the environment report –…
Press Release | March 25, 2026 NEW ORLEANS – The Coast Guard is responding after two vessels, the PAC DUBHE and the AFRICAN BUZZARD, collided and subsequently grounded near mile…
As at 09:00 Thursday 26 March 2026, the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) advises Tropical Cyclone Narelle lies north of Port Hedland and is tracking steadily to the west-southwest. The environment…
Insights from 2025 vessel inspections including detentions, common safety risks and compliance performance Summary AMSA inspectors check that ships are safe, follow Australian and international standards, and don’t pose risks…
The Gibraltar Maritime Administration (GMA) pursuant to the requirements contained with the Gibraltar Merchant Shipping (Safety, etc.) Act, 1993, Regulation 49, requires owners/operators of Gibraltar registered vessels to maintain up-to-date…
Life at sea involves long contracts, watch systems, disrupted sleep, limited dietary flexibility and reduced access to ongoing medical follow-up. Over time, these realities can contribute to gradual weight gain.…
