Kiveli & Afina I Collision, Apportionment of Liability
The case concerned a collision between the vessels KIVELI and AFINA I off the South coast of Greece, when KIVELI turned to port as AFINA I was turning to starboard…
MV Puma Sinking, Multiple Violation Noted with ITT Shipping
On 25th Augr:st 2024, the vessel ITT Puma, owned by M/s. ITT Shipping (Private) Limited and registered in Kolkata, tragically sank during its voyage from Kolkata to Port Blair at…
IMO, ILO, ICS, ITF Unite in Call to Protect Seafarers Against Criminalization
Global maritime leaders reaffirm commitment to fair treatment, due process, and coordinated action to protect seafarers’ rights. Seafarers detained in connection with their professional duties must be treated fairly and…
Bulk Carrier MV Shun Kai Xing, Owners Unico Shipping, Manager Athena Shipping Targeted by US Treasury
As per the press release from US Treasury, Bulk Carrier MV Shun Kai Xing, Owners Unico Shipping, Manager Athena Shipping and Charterers V-Shipping PTE LTD has been Sanctioned under OFAC…
US Treasury Sanctions Houthi Illicit Oil Trading and Shipping
Largest Treasury Action Against the Iran-Backed Group WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is taking its single largest action to date…
Barbados Maritime Ship Registry Measures for Sanctioned Vessels
BMSR Has issued a revised circular 05/2025 regarding the changes in flag approach to towards, dark/shadow/sanctioned fleet. The circular is dated 17th June 2025 issued by the Barbados Maritime Ship…
IMPA Safety Campaign Results 2025
The IMPA Safety Campaign ran from 16 to 30 May 2025, during which we received over 5,200 reports from across multiple regions. Regrettably, substandard transfer arrangements accounted for 14% of…
Australia Imposes Sanctions on Russian Shadow Fleet Vessels
The Australian Government has imposed targeted sanctions on 60 vessels linked to Russia’s shadow fleet. This is the first time Australia has imposed sanctions against the shadow fleet. Russia uses…
Gulf of Oman Oil Spill: Greenpeace Warns of Environmental disaster
Beirut, Lebanon – Greenpeace Middle East and North Africa (MENA) has warned of a potential environmental disaster after two crude oil tankers collided between Iran and the United Arab Emirates…
Kerala High Court Passed Interim Order to Arrest MSC Manasa F as Sister Vessel For Claim against MSC Elsa 3
Kerala High Court has passed interim order for arrest for Container Vessel M.V. MSC MANASA F” (IMO 9238882) basis concept of sister vessel. Five admiralty suit were filed by different…