DG Shipping of India has issued a circular is issued to highlight a recent unfortunate incident on an Indian-registered oil tanker at an Indian port which was berthed at layup…

From 11 February 2025, all Norwegian ships of 300 gross tonnage and above are required to have a Wreck Removal Certificate (WRC). The new requirement comes after the Wreck Removal…

Port of Fujairah has issued NTM 360, revising the pre arrival requirement of the vessel to Fujairah port in ref to NTM 148, Rev 6. As per NTM 360 the…

UAE Govt has issued circular 01/2025 from MOEI, the governing body for shipping addressed to all port authorities, owners, managers and agents about banning of Kawa Xiamen, IMO 1087225 from…

IACS has released Blue Book 2025 and this package continues to enhance IACS technical support to the shipping industry through our work and investment in technology, innovation, research and development…

The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has published guidelines on safety standards for work, Rec. 184. With a focus on collaboration and sharing of experiences, this comprehensive document offers…

The China Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) has started a focused inspection campaign from January 15 to October 14, 2025, for a period of 9 months to enhance safety for personnel…

DG Shipping (India) has issued notice as per the direction from Naval Control of Shipping Office headquarters, Western Naval Command, Mumbai regarding the Naval publications on board merchant vessels. As…

From 1 September 2024 to 30 November 2024, the Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control in the Black Sea Region (BS MoU) carried out a Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC)…

The International Group of P&I Clubs, the World Shipping Council and the TT Club have recently issued joint industry guidance for the carriage of charcoal in containers in both English…