USCG: Conditions of Entry for Vessels Arriving from Cuba
The Coast Guard has announced conditions of entry for vessels arriving from the Republic of Cuba in the Federal Register. In accordance with 46 U.S.C. § 70108, as amended, and…
AMSA: Structural Failures & Improper Stowage of Cargo Transport Units in Australian Ports
This safety alert aims to raise awareness of structural and stowage requirements for shipping containers and other CTUs in Australian ports. This is in response to an increase in improperly…
St Lawrence Seaway: Maximum Permissible Draft (Montreal to Lake Ontario)
As per Seaway Notice 08/2025, Mariners are advised that as of March 31st, 2025, the maximum permissible draft in the Montreal-Lake Ontario section will be 80.8 dm (26’-6’’) for all…
Owner of KMAX Leader fined by Australian Court for Failing to Comply with AMSA Directive
Gladstone Magistrates Court has fined Universal Shipping Alliance Ltd, owner of foreign-flagged bulk carrier KMAX Leader, $63,000 for failing to comply with an Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) written direction…
Federal Register Notice: Gulf of America Renaming
The Coast Guard is issuing this update to replace the term “Gulf of Mexico” with “Gulf of America” where it appears in existing Coast Guard regulations in 33 CFR Chapter…
Asphalt Tanker Boarded by Pirates off West of Africa, 10 Crew Suspected Abducted
A press report states: Asphalt tanker Bitu River (IMO: 9918133), which was boarded by three armed pirates, approximately 38 nautical miles southeast of Santo Antonio (Sao Tome and Principe), near…
Another Missile Attack on Odesa Port Leaves Four Seafarer Dead
The Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority said bulk carrier MJ Pinar (IMO: 9406051), was damaged in a Russian missile attack in Odesa, on Mar 11, while loading grain destined for Algeria.…
Update on Solong & Stena Immaculate Collision
Tuesday 11 March, 6pm Assistant Chief Coastguard John Craig said: “The Maritime and Coastguard Agency continues to coordinate the response to the collision between the SOLONG and the STENA IMMACULATE…
ITOPF Oil Tanker Spill Statistics for 2024
Ten oil spills of more than seven tonnes were recorded from tanker incidents in 2024, the same number as in 2023. This brings the decade average to 7.4 tanker spills…
Stena Bulk Press Release on Stena Immaculate
Gothenburg: March 10, 2025Stena Bulk reports that at approximately 1000 hrs UTC today, its oil/product tanker Stena Immaculate (IMO 9693018) was involved in an allision with the container ship SOLONG…