Right Ship Age Criteria First Phase Effective from 01st July 2025
As of 1 July 2025, all dry bulk and general cargo vessels that are 13 years old are required to have an acceptable RightShip Inspection to pass a vetting nomination.…
Treasury Implements President’s Termination of Syria Sanctions
WASHINGTON — Today, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is taking action to implement President Trump’s historic Executive Order (E.O.) of June 30, 2025, “Providing…
Tanker Yi Cheng SOS Call in Gulf of Oman, Indian Navy Responds for Rescue
As per X Post from Indian Navy, Oil Tanker Yi Cheng 6 (IMO: 1067471) en route from Kandla, India to Shinas, Oman, experienced a major fire in its engine room…
Annual Report 2024 on Port State Control by Paris MOU, Including Performance List
The Paris MoU has published its 2024 Annual Report, including performance lists which can be found on its website (www.parismou.org). This report provides an overview of the activities and statistics…
ClassNK issues World’s First Approval in Principle for LCO2/Methanol Carrier
Tokyo – ClassNK has issued an approval in principle (AiP) for a LCO2/Methanol Carrier jointly developed by Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. The certification confirms the…
DNV Cautions Industry on Counterfeit Certificates for Pilot Ladders and Mooring Ropes
DNV issued a technical regulatory news “COUNTERFEIT CERTIFICATES – FOCUS ON PILOT LADDERS ANDMOORING ROPES” stating “Despite our extensive efforts to prevent brand misuse and document forgery, DNV occasionally encounters…
Belgian Authorities Detains Vessel and Crew in Custody for Drug Trafficking
Belgian Coast Guard along with G, custom & police narcotic department teams boarded vessel Scot Bremen, IMO 9260835, on report of undeclared & smuggling of cocaine allegation OB, off Zeebrugge,…
Scrap Fire Onboard Bulk Carrier M/V Altay at Albert Dock
Bulk carrier Altay (IMO: 9349992), which experienced a fire on board while moored at Albert Dock, Hull, United Kingdom on Jun 27, has had the fire extinguished, according to the…
IMPA Welcomes Changes in SOLAS for Pilot Transfer Arrangement
The International Maritime Organization has adopted amendments to SOLAS and a new mandatory performance standard to enhance the safety of pilot transfer operations. The step change to a mandatory regime…
US Coast Guard Medevacs Crew from Cargo Vessel off Kauai
HONOLULU – The Coast Guard medevaced a crew member of a cargo ship 80 miles offshore Kauai, Thursday. Joint Rescue Coordination Center Honolulu watchstanders received a phone call at 9:30…