Antifouling systems and coating strategies highlight preventative measures are key Nearly all participants (97%) reported selecting antifouling systems (AFS) based on ship profile and service period. Other common measures include…
Gibraltor Maritime Administration issued a Shipping Guidance Notice (SGN) to bring to the attention of Gibraltar registered vessels stakeholders IMO Resolution MSC.532(107), which under amendments to SOLAS Chapter V, Regulation…
WASHINGTON—Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is placing further pressure on the Iranian shadow fleet, which exports Iranian petroleum and petroleum products through…
It is with great sadness that the Schulte Group announces the passing of Hamburg shipowner and entrepreneur Dr Heinrich Schulte. The long-standing Chairman and shareholder of the Group died on…
IMO released corrections to the English version of the IMDG Code (Amendment 42-24, as adopted by resolution MSC.556(108)). Corrections are in Vol 1 and 2 in various chapters of the…
Key IMO instruments that protect the marine environment – the Ballast Water Management Convention and the Anti-Fouling Systems Convention – have recently achieved the milestone of 100 ratifications. The Solomon…
On the morning of 2 May 2024, the Republic of the Marshall Islands-registered gas carrier YENISEI RIVER was berthing starboard side to alongside Jetty No. 1 of the LNG terminal…
Coast Guard Oceania District External Affairs – (808) 265-7748 Editor’s Note: Click here to download video. HONOLULU — The Coast Guard rescued two men after a fishing vessel began taking…
The Coast Guard proactively adapts to a rapidly changing world. Advanced technologies, including modern nuclear reactor designs, accelerate and transform the maritime industry. A comprehensive framework of requirements and standards…
The Office of Design and Engineering Standards (CG-ENG) has issued Policy Letter 04-25, Foam Fire Extinguishing Systems and Portable Foam Extinguishers – Guidance on SOLAS Regulations Prohibiting PFOS. This policy…
