IMO Welcomes Entry into Force of the Beijing Convention
The United Nations Convention on the International Effects of Judicial Sales of Ships, known as the Beijing Convention on the Judicial Sale of Ships, which enters into force on 17…
Technical Seminar Explores Use of Biofuels in Shipping
An international seminar explored the latest developments in biofuels in the maritime sector, including the challenges and opportunities related to using marine fuels made from plants, waste oils or agricultural…
ICS Response to the US Maritime Action Plan
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) acknowledges the U.S. Government’s Maritime Action Plan and its stated position to revitalise and expand domestic shipbuilding and maritime capacity in the United States.…
Admiralty Judgement on General Average – Seaworthiness & Due Diligence
Unity Ship Group S.A. v Euroins Insurance JSC (“The Happy Aras”) (Admiralty Registrar Davison) General Average – Seaworthiness and due diligence The HAPPY ARAS grounded on the Datca Peninsula in…
USCG’s Port Security Advisory on Cameroon, Iraq & Madagascar
The Coast Guard announced that it is revoking port facility exemptions from the Port Security Advisory for Cameroon, Iraq, and Madagascar and has issued a Port Security Advisory (PSA 1-26).…
ABS Delivers New Report for EMSA on Ammonia Safety
(ATHENS) Commissioned and published by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA), a new report focused on the safety of ammonia as a marine fuel was developed by an ABS-led consortium…
Panama States “Veronica III” not Registered with Panama Flag after US Takes Control of the Oil Tanker
Panama Maritime Authority issued a official statement on 15th Feb 2026 clarifying the registration status of Oil Tanker “Veronica III”. M/T Veronica III was taken in control of US Navy.…
RMI: Pilot Transfer Arrangement for Yacht
Newly adopted amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Regulation V/23 on Pilot transfer arrangements in International Maritime Organization (IMO) Resolution MSC.572(110), and IMO…
Health and Safety Sentencing Gives Important Lessons for ‘Overlapping Duties’
A sentencing in the Nelson District Court today gives important health and safety lessons for when businesses are working together at the same workplace. Maritime NZ Deputy Chief Executive Regulatory…
Maritime NZ Statement on Abandoned Vessel “Vega” seafarers
Maritime NZ takes the welfare of seafarers extremely seriously. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and will take any action necessary to ensure compliance with all applicable international…