IMO Welcomes Entry into Force of the Beijing Convention
The United Nations Convention on the International Effects of Judicial Sales of Ships, known as the Beijing Convention on the Judicial Sale of Ships, which enters into force on 17…
ICS Response to the US Maritime Action Plan
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) acknowledges the U.S. Government’s Maritime Action Plan and its stated position to revitalise and expand domestic shipbuilding and maritime capacity in the United States.…
Admiralty Judgement on General Average – Seaworthiness & Due Diligence
Unity Ship Group S.A. v Euroins Insurance JSC (“The Happy Aras”) (Admiralty Registrar Davison) General Average – Seaworthiness and due diligence The HAPPY ARAS grounded on the Datca Peninsula in…
UANI Applauds New U.S. Sanctions on Iran’s Ghost Fleet
United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) applauds President Trump and his administration for last week’s designations targeting entities and vessels involved in the illicit transport of Iranian oil and petrochemicals. Seven…
Now Cargo Vessels Sanctioned by US after Oil Tankers
US Treasury has sanctioned 2 of the cargo vessel along with its operators. Following are the details of the vessels: BRILLIANCE Bulk Carrier Panama flag; Additional Sanctions Information – Subject…
Dual-fuel Container Ship & Vehicle Carrier Fleet Reaches 400 Vessel
02 February 2026 – The World Shipping Council (WSC) has just published its latest update to the WSC Dual-Fuel Fleet Dashboard, tracking the global liner shipping industry’s investment in new…
US Blacklists (Sanctions) More Than a Dozen Oil Tankers and Operators
US Treasury issued notification advising sanctioning 14 oil tankers and its related owners/operators. Beside this two individuals also added in the SDN list as below OZSUREN, Mehmet, United Kingdom; nationality…
UANI Statement on Iran Sanctions Evasion in Malaysia
(New York, N.Y.) – As Malaysia’s Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan arrives in Washington, D.C. to attend a ministerial meeting and advance Malaysia–U.S. bilateral cooperation, another urgent issue risks being overlooked:…
UANI Adds 14 Additional Vessels in Black Fleet
(New York, N.Y.) – United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) is announcing the addition of 14 vessels to its Ghost Armada list. These 14 vessels added to UANI’s Ghost Armada…
Panama Canal has Launched Enhanced Invoice Format
Panama Canal Authority issued a advisory to shipping 02-2026 informing the enhanced invoice format. As per the advisory it will bring more clarity & transparency. It will also align with…