Egyptian Authorities Detains a Russian Tanker in the Suez Canal.
The Russian oil tanker Dignity (IMO 9283241) has been seized by Egyptian authorities for non-payment of Suez Canal tolls. A crew member reported this in a request for assistance to…
Liberia Flag’s Marine Notice for Pilot Transfer Arrangement
Liberian Registry issued a Marine Notice (SAF-014) (Rev.10/25) on Pilot Transfer Arrangements which Supersedes: Marine Notice SAF-014, dated 08/24 This Notice provides guidance to vessel owners, operators and managers on…
MPA’s Guidelines for Pollution Prevention During Bunkering
MPA issed Port Circular 13/2025 which supersedes Port Marine Circular No. 06 of 2023. Bunkering related oil spills are generally due to operational lapses and could be prevented if all…
Marine Waste Disposal Services at Port Hedland
Mariners and port users are advised of the below changes to marine waste offloading services from vessels in the Port of Port Hedland (Port). Pilbara Ports has arranged for each…
Coast Guard & Agencies Respond to Oil Pollution Near Galveston
HOUSTON — The Coast Guard along with the Texas General Land Office is responding to an oil discharge which occurred near Galveston, Texas, Tuesday. Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston watchstanders received…
Commercial Vessel Safety During Lapse in Coast Guard Appropriations
In the absence of enacted appropriation or continuing resolution, the Coast Guard is required to execute an orderly suspension of some operations and activities. In general, the Coast Guard will…
EU Adopts 19th Package of Sanctions Against Russia
The European Commission welcomes the adoption by EU Member States of the 19th package of sanctions against Russia. The new package of sanctions substantially increases the pressure on the Russian…
ABS Approves Innovative Design from SHI for Fire and Gas Detection Systems
ABS awarded approval in principle (AIP) to Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) for its novel design of a wireless fire and gas detection system that advances safety in maritime operations. Conventional…
MEPC/ES.2 Outcomes Summary by IBIA
The “Extraordinary Session” of IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee was indeed extraordinary and unprecedented! The outcome has been widely reported already but in summary there were three key issues that…
First IMO’s Maritime Technical Workshop for Latin America and the Caribbean Held in Lima
The International Maritime Organization (IMO), in partnership with the Regional Cooperation of Maritime Authorities (ROCRAM), delivered the first Regional Technical Workshop on Various IMO Subjects in Lima, Peru (20–21 October).…