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…
Tokyo MOU: Result of CIC on Crew 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…
Tokyo MOU PSC Committee 36th Meeting & Outcome
The Port State Control Committee, governing body of the Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control in the Asia-Pacific Region (Tokyo MOU), held its 36th meeting in Hong Kong, China,…
Suez Canal Authority’s Clarification on Detention of the M/T DIGNITY
In response to circulating news reports regarding the Suez Canal Authority’s detention of the vessel “DIGNITY” at the Suez Port anchorage, the Suez Canal Authority confirms that this matter is…
Liberia Flag’s Marine Notice for Pilot Transfer Arrangement
Liberian Registry issued a Marine Notice (SAF-014) (Rev.10/25) on Pilot Transfer Arrangements which Supersedes: Marine Notice SAF-014, dated 08/24 This Notice provides guidance to vessel owners, operators and managers on…
Riyadh MOU’s 2024 Annual Report
Riyadh MOU for PSC released the 2024 Annual Report, detailing its organizational structure, activities, statistics, and inspection results. Statistical Overview of Inspections The report includes comprehensive statistics on inspections conducted…
Philippines Strengthens Maritime Safety and e-Navigation Capabilities
To enhance national capacity for digital maritime services and strengthen maritime safety, maritime professionals from the Philippines participated in the “SMART-C Traffic S-100 workshop on strengthening capacities for building the…
VESSELS ARRIVING TO PANAMANIAN WATERS: MANDATORY NOTIFICATIONS,PSC/FSI RE-INSPECTION REQUESTS AND SPECIAL PERMIT PROCEDURES
Vessels Arriving to Panamanian Waters: Mandatory Notifications, PSC/FSI Re-Inspection Requests, and Special Permit Procedures Issued by: Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) – General Directorate of Merchant MarineDate: October 2025Notice No.: MMN-10/2025…
Liberia and China Strengthen Maritime Cooperation Through Strategic Shanghai Maritime University Partnership
Shanghai, China – October 22, 2025 – On the sidelines of the prestigious North Bund Forum in Shanghai, the Commissioner/CEO of the Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA), Cllr. Neto Zarzar Lighe,…