Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems (EGCS) Use in Australian waters
AMSA issued a revised marine notice 2025/04, replacing 2012/02 which provides guidance on how to use an exhaust gas cleaning system (EGCS) to meet the fuel sulphur limit of 0.50%…
Safety Bulletin on Pilot Ladder Maintenance & Rigging by Tokyo MOU
Tokyo MoU has issued a safety bulletin, 02/2025, to raise awareness on the topic of potential risks associated with the improper maintenance and rigging of pilot transfer arrangements. Recent reports…
US Coast Guard Arrests Master of a Container Vessel for Intoxication
Press Release | Aug. 23, 2025 SEATTLE – The Coast Guard Investigative Service (CGIS) arrested the captain of the motor vessel MSC Jubilee IX for suspicion of operating the vessel…
Cook Island: Potential Impact on Seafarer, Survey and Certification Services due IMSAS Audit
Maritime Cook Island issued a maritime circular 319 advicing all Cook Islands–registered vessels that the Cook Islands Ministry of Transport, together with associated maritime agencies – including Maritime Cook Islands…
After India, ITF Leads Mental Health & Wellbeing Training in the Philippines
Maritime teachers from across Philippines join new training programme agreed in February 2025. Mental health and wellbeing training for seafarers and cadets will be rolled out across the Philippines after…
ATSB Investigating the Propulsion Failure of Bulk Carrier in Newcastle
The ATSB has commenced investigation for a incident which involved the propulsion failure of the bulk carrier, Basic Victory, close to the coast of New South Wales, north of Newcastle,…
AGG and Fednav to explore strengthening Canada’s Arctic trade corridor through the Port of Churchill
Arctic Gateway Group (AGG) and Fednav Limited (Fednav) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore strengthening Canada’s Arctic trade corridor through the Port of Churchill. This collaboration will…
Hands Free Mooring System Commissioning Completed at Iroquois Lock
The Hands-Free Mooring (HFM) system at Iroquois Lock has been fully commissioned and is now the primary method of mooring for all lockages. A reminder that all ships being moored…
Cabinet Council Approves the Panama Canal Budget for FY2026 and Adopts Measures to Protect Río Indio Communities
The Panama Canal presented its proposed budget for fiscal year 2026 to the Cabinet Council today, totaling B/.5.2072 million which covers the fiscal year from October 1, 2025, to September…
MOL, TradeWaltz and Suzuki Sign MOU for Cooperation on the Collaboration in Automobile Trade between India and Africa
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, President & CEO: Takeshi Hashimoto; hereinafter “MOL”), TradeWaltz Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Takahiro Sato; hereinafter “TradeWaltz”) and Suzuki…