UNCTAD: Port Liner Shipping Development
Malaga (Spain) recorded the strongest percentage growth in the Port Liner Shipping Connectivity Index over the period, with its connectivity increasing by 1,247% relative to its 2015 level, reflecting a…
Liberia: Revised Guidelines for Means of Embarkation and Disembarkation
Ships constructed on or after 1 January 2010 shall be provided with means of embarkation on and disembarkation from ships for use in port and in port related operations, such…
Liberia: Use of Record & Log Books on Board Ships
In order to provide a uniform standard and consistency in record-keeping of Log Book entries, MARPOL, Ballast Water, Radio, and Lifting Appliances activities onboard Liberian registered ships, the record and…
Liberia: List of Authorised Iridium GMDSS Service Providers
Liberia flag issued revised list of Authorised Iridium GMDSS Service Providers. The list contains Name, address and website details of the service provider. There are total twelve service provider listed…
Revised Procedures for Port State Control-2025
This resolution was adopted during the IMO’s 34th Assembly session, which met in London from November 24 to December 3, 2025. PSC 2025 clearly confirms a shift away from purely…
St. Lawrence Seaway Closing – Update
In response to the recent announcement of a change in pilotage services by GLPA, please be advised that the Seaway continues to be open for business and continues to accept…
FuelEU Maritime Will Not Enter Into Force in Norway from 1 January 2026
As previously communicated, efforts were made to allow for the Regulation to apply in Norway from 1 January 2026. However, it has not been possible to obtain the necessary clarifications…
Improperly Secured Lithium-ion Batteries Cause Fires Aboard Cargo Vessel
Cargo vessel Genius Star XI on February 24, 2024, after the fires. WASHINGTON (Dec. 18, 2025) — Heavy weather and an improperly secured cargo of lithium-ion battery energy storage system…
Sanctioned Vessel Adler Released by Swedish Customs & Coast Guard after Inspection
Russian Vessel M.V. Alder was boarded by Swedish Custon & Coast Guard and detained being suspect of arsm carriage used against Ukrain. Roll on roll off with container capacity Adler…
Pacific Islands Countries Strengthen Port State Control Implementation
Senior maritime officials from Pacific Small Island Developing States (SIDS) gathered in Auckland, New Zealand (8-10 December) for a regional workshop aimed at strengthening the implementation of Port State Control…