Panama Maritime Authority revised MMC -217 which relates to STS and its reporting requirement. New Paragraph 7.4 has been added to the circular. Paragraph 7.4 states It is strictly prohibited…
The IMO’s SENSREC project has officially launched a new three-part video series exploring the diverse roles women play within the ship recycling industry. This initiative aims to demonstrate how the…
Amendments to key IMO treaties include reporting lost containers and mandatory training on preventing harassment and bullying at sea. A set of amendments to key IMO treaties and Codes have…
The Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement targets sustainable use of marine biodiversity in international waters. The world’s first global treaty to protect ocean life in international waters enters into…
The ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) has published its Annual Report for 2025, finding an increase in global maritime incidents and piracy and armed robbery in 2025, but classifying most…
14 January 2026 Adm. Rabiee: “Success of the maritime salvage efforts of FENER after an increase in its listing and coming close to sinking” The Suez Canal is ready to…
WMU published the report based on survey findings from Phase Two of the Work & Health Balance at Sea (WHEAB) project and builds on the interview results from Phase One1.…
Under agreement with the U.S. Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation is proposing to amend the joint Practices and Procedures (known as “regulations”…
GCMD’s has released report, presenting a detailed operational risk assessment for ship-to-ship (StS) transfer of ammonia in Singapore’s port waters. Building on our earlier foundational work, this study deepens understanding…
The Administration of the Vanuatu International Shipping Registry (VISR) hereby advises all stakeholders of its transition to the issuance of statutory certificates in electronic format and the mandatory implementation of…
