ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for a methane oxidation catalyst system* to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Marine Machinery & Equipment Co., Ltd. and Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. The…
This bulletin describes the speed and navigational restriction zones that vessels must follow in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The Government of Canada has established these zones to reduce the…
At the 113th session of the Legal Committee of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), which took place from 13 to 17 April in London, a decision was made to develop…
22 April 2026, Singapore – The Dry Bulk Centre of Excellence (DBCE) welcomes Rio Tinto as a member, marking a significant milestone as the first major charterer to join the…
The United Kingdom Maritime Pilots Association (UKMPA), in collaboration with the British Tugowners Association (BTA), has released a new circular: “Ship Assist with Tugs – Best Practice Guidelines.” Developed in…
The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) wishes to provide an official response to recent public commentary regarding a fishing vessel, the MV Sankofa. This statement provides a detailed timeline of the…
MO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez issued the following statement: “The attacks on and seizures of commercial ships are unacceptable. I once again call for these reckless actions to cease and for…
MSC Francesca reportedly had damage to its hull and bridge and was instructed to drop anchor, after attempting to transit Strait of Hormuz on 22 Apr 2026. The vessel was…
Fully cellular containership Epaminondas (2,478 TEU), IMO: 9153862 was fired upon without warning by an Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) gunboat, 15 nautical miles northeast of Oman, in the Strait…
IMO Legal Committee approves first international guidelines to deter maritime fraud and misuse of flags. The International Maritime Organization’s Legal Committee has approved a new set of guidelines to improve…
