Major Changes in Port State Control Procedures – 2025
The IMO regularly updates the Procedures for Port State Control (PSC), with the latest revision having been adopted at the 34th session of the IMO Assembly in late 2025. IMO…
Panama: Key Detainable Deficiencies by Black Sea MOU PSC (2025)
Panama issued Marine Notice and the purpose of this Merchant Marine Notice is to inform all Shipowners, Operators, Legal Representatives, Masters, Recognized Organizations (ROs), and Shipping Agencies of detainable Port…
Panama: Key Detainable Deficiencies by China MSA PSC (2025)
Panama issued Marine Notice and the purpose of this Merchant Marine Notice is to inform all Shipowners, Operators, Legal Representatives, Masters, Recognized Organizations (ROs), and Shipping Agencies of detainable Port…
DGS (India): First Point of Contact for Indian Seafarers
In view ofthe ongoing conflict situation in Iran and the wider Persian Gulf region has been deteriorating and the resultant challenges faced by lndian seafarers stranded in and around Persian…
Safety and Security Measures for Indian Seafarers /Ships in the PG Amid the Escalating Situation
The Directorate General of Shipping is closely monitoring the evolving maritime security situation in the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman and adjoining sea areas in light of…
Performance Driven Certificate of Compliance Examination (Oil Tankers) by USCG
Coast Guard Sector Corpus Christi is introducing a Performance-Driven Certificate of Compliance (COC) Examination Schedule for foreign tank vessels, authorized under the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act. Under this program:…
Marshall Island Flag Cautions on Enclosed Space Entry Incidents & Fatalities
The Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI) Maritime Administrator has issued a a safety advisory giving update regarding the number of enclosed space entry incidents since 2020. Since 2020, 12 enclosed…
Compliances & Mandatory Engine Room Safety Standards
Liberia issued Marine Advisory 03/2026 to reinforce the mandatory compliance requirements that govern Engine Room fire prevention, fire protection readiness, and safe machinery-space operations on Liberian-flagged vessels. Recent Engine Room…
Vanuatu Alerts on False Registry of Sanctioned Oil Tanker
The Office of the Maritime Administrator of the Republic of Vanuatu hereby issues this urgent notification concerning the circulation of forged Certificates of Registry falsely purporting to have been issued…
AMSA Detains Vessel Following 24‑day Response in Coral Sea
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has successfully concluded a 24‑day response operation to support a vessel in distress in the Coral Sea, Queensland, preventing risk to the Great Barrier…