Intensive Work on the Investigation on Sea Owl I
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 Modernises Maritime Regulatory Framework
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…
BMA Safety Alert 26-01 – Hydrogen Sulphide
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…
A 12 NM Zone off Coast of Lebanon, Next 12 NM zone off Coast of Israel Declared an extended IBF Risk Zone.
The decision to this effect was made yesterday, March 26, 2026, by the International Bargaining Forum (IBF), which includes maritime trade unions and shipowners. Additionally, the IBF extended several zones…
ATSB Preliminary Report on Nuyina Research Vessel Grounding
An ATSB preliminary investigation report details the circumstances leading up to the brief grounding of the Australian research vessel Nuyina off Heard Island, 4,000 km south-west of Perth, last October.…
WSC Welcomes the Singapore Red Flag Compendium
The World Shipping Council (WSC) welcomes the launch of the Singapore‑specific Red Flag Indicators for Wildlife Trafficking in Containerised Sea Cargo, a practical new tool to strengthen vigilance and cooperation…
NYK Group Operates Methanol-Fueled Bulk Carrier for BHP, 65% GHG Emission Reduction
World’s First Use of Low-Carbon Methanol Fuel on Oceangoing Bulk Carrier NYK Bulk & Projects Carriers Ltd. (“NBP”), a member of the NYK Group, has successfully operated the methanol dual-fuel…
Another Intervention by Swedish CG Against a False Flagged Vessel
Around 8:30 pm on 12th March, Thursday evening, the Swedish Coast Guard boarded a 228-metre tanker off Trelleborg in the Baltic Sea. A preliminary investigation into suspected violations regarding lack…
Flag State Failures Putting Seafarers at Risk in Persian Gulf: Union Renews Calls for Safe Passage
The escalating US-Israeli war against Iran and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz is having ‘profound and deep impacts’ on the global economy, with fuel prices already spiking…
MSA Guidelines for Prevention of Collision with Fishing Vessel in Chinese Waters
China’s Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) issued the publications to mitigate potential collision risks between merchant and fishing vessels when navigating in the coastal waters of China: • Guideline for the…