Paris MOU: Report of the 2024 CIC on Crew Wages and SEAs
A Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on compliance with some MLC, 2006 provisions was carried out jointly by the Paris MoU and Tokyo MOU during the period 1st September 2024 to…
Suez Canal Authority Responds on Red Zed 1 Grounding
Admiral Rabiee: “We dealt immediately and professionally with the grounding of the RED ZED 1 diving vessel.” “The incident did not result in any human losses or injuries, and the…
Panama Flag Revised Requirement for SSAS
PMA has issued revised MMC 133 which was initially issued in Feb 2004. Changes are identified in the circular which highlights the revised requirement for the SSAS fitted onboard Panama…
PMA Warns Fleet of Risks in Middle East Zone
The General Directorate of Merchant Marine (DGMM) of the Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) has issued a series of warnings to Panamanian-flagged vessels due to rising tensions in the Middle East,…
Container Vessel Phoenix 15 Sank in Arabian Sea, 20 Crew Rescued
Fully cellular container Vessel Phoenix 15, IMO: 8357667, built 2009 with 20 crew members on board, sank, approximately 20 nautical miles southeast of Salalah’s coast, Oman on 21st June 2025.…
MCI: Committed to Global Maritime Integrity and Transparency
PRESS RELEASE Maritime Cook Islands (MCI) is reinforcing its commitment to comply with the international maritime standards and its proactive stance against illicit shipping practices, including those associated with “shadow…
Fire Breaks Out on Oil Tanker Anchored Off Singapore, All Crew Reported Safe
Around 8:10 Am on 20 June, SCDF was alerted to a fire onboard an oil tanker anchored in the waters of Singapore’s eastern area. Three SCDF marine rescue vessels and…
Kiveli & Afina I Collision, Apportionment of Liability
The case concerned a collision between the vessels KIVELI and AFINA I off the South coast of Greece, when KIVELI turned to port as AFINA I was turning to starboard…
MV Puma Sinking, Multiple Violation Noted with ITT Shipping
On 25th Augr:st 2024, the vessel ITT Puma, owned by M/s. ITT Shipping (Private) Limited and registered in Kolkata, tragically sank during its voyage from Kolkata to Port Blair at…
IMO, ILO, ICS, ITF Unite in Call to Protect Seafarers Against Criminalization
Global maritime leaders reaffirm commitment to fair treatment, due process, and coordinated action to protect seafarers’ rights. Seafarers detained in connection with their professional duties must be treated fairly and…