SRS Forum on 17th Oct; Registration Open
The Singapore Registry of Ships (SRS) Forum & Networking Night 2025 would be held on 17 Oct 2025 at Parkroyal on Beach Road, Singapore from 4pm onwards. The SRS Forum…
Global bunker fuel quality holds steady as biofuel blends gain momentum
Global bunker fuel quality remained resilient in the first half of 2025 despite growing fuel diversity and tightening environmental regulation, according to LR’s latest FOBAS Fuel Insight report. The findings…
ICS & BIMCO Joint Survey on Seafarer Workforce
International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and the Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO) have launched a comprehensive survey of the world’s supply and demand of seafarers, developing its format and…
Autonomous Technology to be Explored by ABS and Saronic
ABS and Saronic Technologies signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore autonomous technologies for maritime applications. The agreement establishes a cooperative framework for both organizations to collaborate on projects…
USCG to set Port Condition YANKEE for 2 Seaports in the U.S. Virgin Islands, 6 Others in Puerto Rico Due to Hurricane Erin
Press Release | Aug. 15, 2025 SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Coast Guard Captain of the Port – San Juan has directed the setting of Port Condition YANKEE for two…
Panama Canal’s New Risk-Based Vessel Inspection Model
The Panama Canal has announced to launch of a new risk-based vessel inspection model, effective from October 1, 2025. This initiative reflects the Canal’s unwavering commitment to facilitate maritime traffic,…
Marshall Island Advice on Fraudulent Seafarer Certification
RMI issued a marine advisory 06/2025 advicing RMI’s requirment for seafarer’s certfication. Due to the recent increase in fraudulent practices related to seafarer certification required by the International Convention on…
Black Sea MOU Announced Joining the CIC on BWM Alongwith Other MOUs
The member Authorities of the Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control in the Black Sea Region (BS MoU) will conduct a Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Ballast Water Management…
Carribean MOU: 2024 PSC Annual Report
Carribean MOU on PSC released the PSC report for the year 2024. In accordance with the provisions of the applicable conventions and as per Section 1.2 of the MOU, Member…
Bulk Carrier Aground in the St Lawrence Seaway
On the morning of August 12, the 180 meter long, 37144 dwt bulk carrier Federal Yamaska (IMO: 9609665) ran aground on the St. Lawrence River near Verchères, Quebec. The Federal…