Black Sea Revised MOU Text
Text of the Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control in the Black Sea Region, 15th Amendment (effective from January 1, 2026). BS MOU Text
Victory for Kiwi Seafarers as New Zealand Government Rejects Foreign Shipping Exemption
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) has welcomed the Aotearoa New Zealand Government’s decision to uphold domestic cabotage protections and reject an attempt by a foreign-flagged vessel to take over…
Fatal Fall While Working Aloft, Investigation Report by Flag State
On 29 January 2025, the Republic of the Marshall Islands-registered PRISMA, a geared five-hatch bulk carrier, managed by Maru LLC (the “Company”), was loitering in the Baltic Sea approximately 40–45…
Fatal Enclosed Space Entry, Investigation Report by Flag State
On 14 July 2024, the Republic of the Marshall Islands-registered oil/chemical tanker TRF KASHIMA, was underway in the South China Sea. Cargo tank cleaning was in progress on the vessel,…
Liberia Flag to Conduct CIC on Machinery and Electrical Failures
The Liberian Administration observed a significant increase in machinery and electrical failures among ships navigating regions characterized by dense traffic, complex tidal patterns, and challenging meteorological conditions. Such failures have…
Cook Island Restricts Vessel’s Entry into Iranian and Venezuelan Ports
Maritime Cook Islands issud circular imposing restrictions on Cook Islands-registered tankers regarding operations in Iranian and Venezuelan ports due to sanctions-related risks. Maritime Cook Islands (MCI) has issued restrictions for…
Med MOU: Annual Report 2024
The Annual Report on Port State Control in the Mediterranean region for year 2024, is published under the auspices of Port State Control Committee of the Mediterranean MoU. Eleven members…
Tokyo MOU: Result of CIC on Seafarer’s Wages & SEA
A Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on compliance with some provisions MLC, 2006 was carried out jointly by the Paris MoU and Tokyo MOU during the period from 1st September 2024…
ITF Adds Three New Flags as FOC
Dominica, The Gambia and Niue are the latest flags added to the International Transport Workers’ Federation’s (ITF) long-standing ‘Flags of Convenience’ list. The three flags were added to the FOC…
Most Common MARPOL Annex VI Deficiencies during PSC Inspections Compiled by Liberia Flag
Liberia flag issued Marine Advisory: 35/2025 compiling deficiencies noted wrt Annex VI of Marpol. The purpose of this Marine Advisory is to draw the attention of shipowners, operators, inspectors, masters…