U.S Naval Blockade of all Iranian Ports and Coastal Areas
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) will enforce a naval blockade of all Iranian ports and coastal areas effective 1400 UTC on 13 April 2026. This blockade will be enforced in the…
Cape Town Agreement for the Fishing Vessels
In 2012, the International Conference on the Safety of Fishing Vessels, held under the auspices of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), adopted the Cape Town Agreement of 2012 on the…
IMOU: Preliminary Result of CIC on Ballast Water Management
The Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Ballast Water Management was carried out in the Indian Ocean MOU region between 1 September 2025 and 30 November 2025. The CIC was aimed…
Liberia: Prevention of Electrocution Casualties
Liberia Maritime Authority issued Marine Advisory 07/2026 and the purpose of this Marine Advisory is to reinforce mandatory safety requirements and operational controls related to electrical hazards aboard Liberian-flagged vessels,…
Emirates Shipping Association on Strait of Hormuz Navigation Threats
Emirates Shipping Association has issued a formal statement addressing the escalating threats to merchant and commercial vessels in and around the Strait of Hormuz. The statement reaffirms the right of…
AMSA Cracks Down on Seafarer Exploitation, Bans Vessel (BBG Wuzho) for Six Months
Hightail link to photos from the inspection: https://spaces.hightail.com/space/QopkEhxG04 The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is warning maritime employers that failure to meet minimum standards for seafarers’ living and working conditions…
Tribute to Captain J. C. Anand – A Pillar of Indian Maritime Excellence
Captain J.C. Anand is widely recognized as a “doyen” and trailblazer of Indian shipping, with a career spanning nearly eight decades that transformed the nation’s maritime industry toward self-reliance passed…
Marpol 2022: March 2026 Supplement
IMO released two supplements for Marpol 2022 edition. This revises Annex I and Appendix of Annex VI. following the amendments to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from…
Growth in Global Trade Continues in April 2026, But Fragility Rises
Global trade grew by $2.5 trillion in 2025, increasing by about 7.5% to a record of $35 trillion Momentum carries into 2026, but risks are rising The strong trade growth…
Panama Flag Detention by Chinese PSC on Steep Rise, PSC Checklist Revised
PMA revised MMC 404 which contains measures adopted to enhance the performance of the PanamanianMerchant Fleet. THe circular with checklist was initially issued in July 2025 and now the checklist…