Please be advised that ship inspection fees for the 2025 navigation season will be as follows:Ocean Ships: During normal working hours (weekdays 0815 to 1630 hours): No charge Outside normal…

In today’s fast-paced world, technology has significantly improved communication and connectivity, especially in the maritime industry. However, with these advancements come certain risks, one of which is the risk of…

Silver Dania, IMO: 8808604) was detained by Norwegian Coast Guard on 30th Jan 2025 at request of Latvia on suspicion of damaging a cable in the Baltic Sea. Norwegian officials…

United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that FEI WANG “WANG,” age 38, pled guilty on January 24, 2025 to violating the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships (APPS) and…

NEW YORK — The owner of the vessel Stimulus Money, Richard Cruz, was sentenced to 18 months in prison Thursday after pleading guilty for his role in the July 2022…

A horrific and high-profile incident involving a domestic commercial vessel has demonstrated that a safety management system is only as effective as its implementation. 25 passengers and 2 crew were…

Panama Maritime Authority has revised MMC 202 and amended the approved PNI clubs/financial security providers accepted by this Administration to issue the Blue Cards or Financial Securities related to following…

The U.S. Coast Guard has published a new Policy Letter to help Captains of the Port (COTPs) maintain regulatory oversight of the planning, construction, and operation of waterfront facilities intending…

RoRO Vessel Marco VI, IMO 7047203, Flag Togo has been banned by USCG from operating in US water as per USCG website from 07th Jan 2025. As of date there…

New data from the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) reveals abandonment of seafarers by ship-owners increased by 87% in 2024 from the previous year. The abandonment of seafarers is spiralling…