Paris MOU: General Principle Applied in PSC Inspection
Paris MOU issues base instruction for the PSC inspection. Paris MoU Port State Control Committee (PSCC) Instructions are drafted for the purpose of providing guidance to the Port State Control…
AMSA Marine Notice on Watchkeeping & Crewing Standards
This marine notice (2025/03)outlines AMSA’s expectations for vessel owners and operators when considering appropriate crewing, maintenance of watchkeeping standards and provision of minimum hours of rest, ensuring seafarer fitness for…
Guidelines on Security Aspects Issues by Paris MOU
Paris MOU Committee has issued instruction 58/2025/11 which is guidelines related to security aspect for PSC inspection. This document is intended to provide guidance on the ISPS Code during inspections.…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
Barbados Maritime Ship Registry Measures for Sanctioned Vessels
BMSR Has issued a revised circular 05/2025 regarding the changes in flag approach to towards, dark/shadow/sanctioned fleet. The circular is dated 17th June 2025 issued by the Barbados Maritime Ship…
AMSA: 2024 Port State Control Report
AMSA released its annual report 2024 for PSC inspections. Each year, AMSA analyses inspection data across all domestic commercial vessels (DCVs), Regulated Australian Vessels (RAVs), and foreign-flagged ships visiting Australian…