MSC Francesca Seized by Iranian Guard after Firing
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…
Container Vessel “Epaminondas” Attacked off Oman
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 Approves New Guidelines on Ship Registration
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…
Hazardous Cargo Compensation Regime Moves to Entry into Force
Belgium, Germany, the Kingdom of Netherlands and Sweden deposit ratifications to 2010 HNS Convention. Four States deposited their instruments of ratification of the International Convention on Liability and Compensation for…
Industry Bodies Supports IMO as Global Regulator and on GHG Reduction
A joint statement from BIMCO CLIA | Cruise Lines International Association, International Chamber of Shipping, INTERCARGO, Interferry, World Shipping Council and INTERTANKO reaffirms the industry’s collective support for the International…
2025 Annual Report of Indian Ocean MOU on PSC
A total of 5,958 inspections were carried out in 2025. Out of these 5,958 inspections, 3,072 inspections had deficiencies and the total numbers of deficiencies were 13,962. Serious deficiencies noted…
Amid Middle East Conflict US Slaps Sanction on Multiple Oil Tankers
US Treasury slapped sanction on nine oil tankers and related owners/operators of the vessels. Among the sanctioned tankers six are registered with Panama, one with Palau and two of them…
MDO Bunkering Unavailable at Dampier Cargo Wharf
Pilbara Ports is advising that there will be no diesel supply via pipeline available at the Dampier Cargo Wharf (DCW) effective immediately until further notice. Please take this notice into…
S’pore: Penalties for Non-Compliance of Immigration Procedures
Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) has issued a notice on penalties for non-compliance of prevailing immigration procedures. Since January 2026, ICA has detected five instances in which shipping agents failed…
Container Fire on board EVER LENIENT at PSA Pasir Panjang Terminal Extinguished
The fire involving containers on board the London-registered container vessel EVER LENIENT at PSA Pasir Panjang Terminal has been extinguished. Firefighting efforts continued through the night, led by the Singapore…