Oil Tanker Spill Statistics 2025
ITOPF released annual summary of oil spills from tankers for 2025. In total, six spills were recorded last year—three large spills (>700 tonnes) and three medium spills (7–700 tonnes). This…
Coastal States of Baltic and North Sea on Maritime Safety Concern
The coastal States of the North Sea and the Baltic Sea call for international action in response to growing navigation system interference and increased maritime safety risks. Following previous joint…
Search & Rescue Operations for Devon Bay Crew in South China Sea
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has been informed on 23 January 2026 that the Singapore-registered bulk carrier ‘Devon Bay’ had sunk in the South China Sea, while…
US Treasury Escalates Pressure on Iranian Regime by Sanctioning Vessel & Operators
US Treasury issued a press release targeting vessels used to transport Iranian crude oil and other Iranian petroleum products. These vessels are owned and operated by a group of companies…
2025: Worst Year for Seafarer Abandonment
ITF data shows spiralling ship and seafarer abandonment at worst ever levels – Indian seafarers worst affected with more than 1,000 abandoned out of a total of more than 6,000…
UK-led Maritime Consortium Sets Out Plan for Nuclear-Powered Fleet
Convened by Lloyd’s Register (LR), the group unites leading expertise from the nuclear, maritime, insurance and regulatory sectors to set the highest international standards for safe, secure and commercially viable…
IACS announces next Chair
Alex Gregg-Smith, President, Marine & Offshore, Bureau Veritas, announced as incoming IACS Council Chair and to take up his position on 1 July 2026 The Council of the International Association…
Free Internet for Seafarers in Queensland Ports
The Tas Bull Seafarers Foundation (TBSF) has expanded its Seafarer Connect program to provide free WiFi connectivity to seafarers visiting ports in Queensland, funded by a grant from the ITF…
MPA Objects & Requests Correction on Article by Lanka News Web for X-Press Pearl
Dear Editor of Lanka News Web, We refer to your article published on 9 December titled “Why Singapore Resists Paying Compensation for the MV X-Press Pearl Disaster”. Several parts of…
Singapore Opens Applications for Additional LNG Bunkering Licences
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has opened applications for additional licences to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a marine fuel in the Port of Singapore. 2.…