MCA Launches Extended Dry-Docking
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has launched an Extended Dry-Docking (EDD) scheme following a successful controlled trial, enabling qualifying UK vessels to undergo a single dry-dock over the course of…
UANI’s Response to Panama’s Ambassador to the U.S. Attack for Shadow Fleet
(New York, NY) – United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) Chairman Governor Jeb Bush and Ambassador Mark D. Wallace issued the following statement in response to Panama’s ambassador to the United…
Panama Flag Statement for E-Certificate Portal
Sep 1, 2025 | Press Release, Registry News The Panama Ship Registry announces that, as of today, the new E-Certificates platform will be operational via its website: ecertificatespanama.amp.gob.pa Here, you…
PMA & RO Reviews Regulations to Align Strategies with the Global Shipping Market
Sep 1, 2025 | Press Release, Registry News The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA), through the Directorate General of Merchant Marine (DGMM), held a roundtable with the International Association of Recognized…
Panama’s Fleet Cuts Incident by 23% through Safety Strategies
Sep 1, 2025 | Press Release, Registry News The world’s largest merchant fleet is sailing a safer course. Over the past year, Panama’s registry has achieved a remarkable 23% reduction…
AMSA: Updated Standard for Wheelhouse Visibility, Escape, Accommodation, and Personal Safety
On 1 September 2025 the updated edition of the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part C1 will be introduced. It will be mandatory for all new domestic commercial vessels…
AMSA: Revised Marine Orders 16 & 19 to Commence 1 September 2025
The updated Marine Order 16 (Load lines) 2025 (MO16) and Marine Order 19 (Tonnage measurements) 2025 (MO19) will come into effect on 1 September 2025. The updates ensure Australia’s regulations…
Norway Steps up Efforts Against the Shadow Fleet
As part of Norway’s efforts to counter the shadow fleet, the authorities launched a temporary scheme on 11 August 2025 for the voluntary collection of insurance information from foreign-flagged oil…
Indian Ocean MOU Announces CIC for Cargo Securing in 2026 Alongwith Paris & Tokyo MOU
The Indian Ocean Memorandum of Understanding (IOMOU) on port State control held its twenty-eighth Committee meeting in Maputo, Mozambique from 11-15 August 2025 through physical appearance by the member Authorities.…
Panama: Mandatory Notification to Flag & Port Authorities & Record keeping for PSC Inspection
Panama has issued marine notice 082025 to communicate to all Shipowners/Operators, Legal Representatives of Panama Flag Vessels, and Recognized Organizations (ROs) the mandatory procedures for all vessels flying the Panamanian…