IMO: Member State Audit Scheme Moves Toward a Dynamic Second Cycle
IMO is preparing to launch the second audit cycle of the IMO Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS) with a revised Framework and Procedures. Building on lessons learned from the first…
Liberia: Prevention and Elimination of Harassment and Bullying onboard Ships
At its 105th session in June 2016, the International Labor Organization (ILO) approved amendments to the Part B of the Code of MLC, 2006 addressing shipboard harassment and bullying. Liberia…
AMSA Bans Bulk Carrier on Unpaid Wages Issue
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has taken swift action to protect seafarer welfare, detaining Liberian-flagged bulk carrier Ocean Bright and banning it from Australian ports for six months after…
USCG Port Arthur Announces Performance Driven COC Examination for Tank Vessels
Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur is part of a pilot program for implementing the Performance-Driven Certificate of Compliance (COC) Examination Schedule for foreign tank vessels. Authorized by the National Defense…
India (DGS): Safetv Advisory for Indian Seafarers in the PG, SOH & Adjacent Waters
The Directorate General of Shipping, Government of India, has issued DGS Circular 10 of 2026, providing an updated Safety Advisory for Indian Seafarers and Shipping Stakeholders operating in the Persian…
Enhancing Transparency in Port State Control Through an Updated Data-Exchange Agreement
A key step to enhance transparency and cooperation in Port State Control (PSC) took place at IMO Headquarters in London (26 February), with the signing of an updated data-exchange agreement…
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…