ITF Welcomes Captain Bekavac’s Return, Urges Release of Chief Mate Albokhari
The ITF welcomes the news that Captain Bekavac has been able to return home to Croatia and reunite with his family after a long period of detention. At the same…
Coast Guard sets Port Condition WHISKEY for seaports in Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands due to Tropical Storm Erin
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Coast Guard Captain of the Port – San Juan set Port Condition WHISKEY, Wednesday, for all seaports in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgins Islands…
RMI: Applicability of MLC 2006 on Yatch >500 GRT
RMI issued a circlar, Circular 17, which clarifies the Marshall island requirment for the Yatch involved in commercial activity. This Circular clarifies the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Maritime…
CIC on Liberian Legislation on Liberian Flag Vessel by Flag State
Liberia Flag has announced Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Liberian legislation implementation onboard Liberian flag vessel. Liberia issued marine advisory 18/2025 anoouncing this CIC. The CIC shall be carried out…
St. Lawrence: Speed Restriction in Montreal/Lake Ontario Section
St Lawrence Seaway System issued shipping notice 25/2025 advicing the speed restriction due to decling water level at St Louis. Read the notice for full details.
Maximum Permissible Draft – Montreal to Lake Ontario and Welland Canal
St Larewncw Seaway System has isued Seaway Notice no 13 advicing on the prevailing issue of declining water levels at St Louis. The circular sets the max draft allowwd in…
‘Green & Digital Maritime Corridors Dialogue’ at JNPA Sets Stage for India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai
The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) and the Indian Ports Association (IPA), under the aegis of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), organised the “Leaders’ Dialogue on Green…
“Maritime security is a shared responsibility”: IMO Secretary-General to UN Security Council
IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez has called for vigilance and deeper cooperation among Member States and international partners to address growing threats to global maritime security. Speaking at the United Nations…
Sallaum Lines DMCC & Waterfall Projects Sia Added in USCG Targeted Ship Manager
Sallaum Lines DMCC & Waterfall Projects Sia are ship managers (owners and operators) which have been associated with two or more IMO reportable detentions within the past twelve months. Operators…
U.S. Coast Guard Releases Investigation Report of Presumed Loss of Life Onboard the Excursion Vessel
The Coast Guard’s Office of Investigations and Casualty Analysis recently posted Report of Investigation (ROI) to Marine Casualty Reports (uscg.mil) regarding the presumed loss of life of a 18-year old-passenger…