Liberia: Enclosed Spaces Entry Procedure & Drills
Liberia flag issued Marine Notice SAF-003 which supercedes SAF 003 of 2024. This notice is inline with the revised recommendation on Enclosed space by MSC (IMO). The changes in this…
ECDIS’ S-100 Compliance/SOLAS Chapter V
Liberian Flag issued a Marine Advisory to inform shipowners, operators and Masters of the implementation timeline for the S-100 ECDIS standard, the current status of related international standards development, and…
Flooding Prevention Risk During Layup
U.S. Coast Guard issued findings of concern to disseminate information related to unsafe conditions that were identified as causal factors in a marine casualty and could contribute to future incidents.…
SIGTTO: Reduction of LNG Carrier Methane Emissions
SIGTTO announced release of the first edition of “Reduction of Methane Emissions from LNG Carriers”, This publication provides practical guidance on reducing methane emissions through:– improved cargo containment,– advances in…
Loss of Containers From Baltic Klipper
MAIB has begun an investigation into the loss of cargo from Baltic Klipper in the Solent. Following the deployment of a team of investigators to the scene, the Marine Accident…
MOL Names New Chairman, President and Vice Presidents
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Takeshi Hashimoto; Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo) today announced that at the Board of Directors meeting on December 19, the following appointments were approved,…
Hong Kong Shipping Registry’s Regional Desk in Dubai Commences Services
The Marine Department (MD) today (December 12) announced that the Hong Kong Shipping Registry (HKSR)’s Dubai Regional Desk in the Middle East has commenced services, providing support to Hong Kong-registered…
MCA Clarifies Approach to New IMO Anti-Violence & Harassment Training Rules
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has clarified how new international requirements on preventing violence and harassment at sea will be implemented in the UK, following the adoption of IMO…
Maritime Workers of UK Secure Major Win as Employment Rights Bill Becomes law
Nautilus International has hailed the passage of the UK Employment Rights Bill as a landmark victory for seafarers, following years of campaigning in the aftermath of the P&O Ferries scandal.…
BIMCO Documentary Committee Adopts New Clauses & Sets 2026 Priorities
The BIMCO Documentary Committee (DC) convened online on 11 December 2025 and the meeting focused on adopting and reviewing various contracts and clauses. Adopted contracts and clauses: FuelEU Maritime Clause…