Danish Pilot Associations Announce Historic Merger
The Danish pilotage sector is set for major structural change following an agreement between the country’s two pilot associations, Danish Maritime Pilots and Danske Lodser, to merge into a single,…
IMO’s Statement on the situation in the Black Sea
The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization Mr. Arsenio Dominguez has issued a statement on the escalating situation in the Black Sea: “As the situation continues to escalate in the…
Maximum Permissible Draft – Montreal to Lake Ontario and Welland Canal
Mariners are advised that outflows through the Moses-Saunders Dam are expected to be reduced in the coming weeks to support the safe formation of a smooth and stable ice cover…
28 EU Proposals for the Revision of the STCW Convention
As part of the Danish EU Presidency, the Danish Maritime Authority has submitted 28 proposals on behalf of the European Union to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for the upcoming…
Ro-Ro Vessel in Fire following Attack by Russia
Ro-ro CENK T (IMO: 7528835) suffered damage and was on fire whilst loading in the port of Chornomorsk (Ukraine) after a missile strike by Russia, some reports say that vessel…
ITF Condemns Black Sea Vessel Attacks & Calls for Seafarers’ Protection
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) has condemned the latest attack on vessels operating in the Black Sea, warning that seafarers must never be treated as targets in conflict and…
MACN’s New Local Partners in Indonesia
MACN is excited to welcome Ahmad Qisa’i and Rizal Hadi as our new local partners for the Indonesia Collective Action initiative! Ahmad has extensive experience supporting government institutions on integrity…
SCOPE Project Targets Domestic Ferry Safety Gaps in South East Asia
International efforts to improve domestic ferry safety in Southeast Asia gained new momentum with a two-day workshop held in Bali, Indonesia (10-11 December), under the IMO-EU-ASEAN Sustainable Connectivity Package (SCOPE)…
TT Club: Handling and Transportation of Dangerous Goods
TT Club has released eight double-sided but comprehensive guides covering the safe handling, storage and transportation of dangerous goods across multiple classes, which we’ll be sharing across the next few…
Consolidated Requirements for Minimum Safe Manning for Indian Ships
Imternational Mritime Organization has issued comprehensive guidance on the Principles of Minimum Safe Manning through ResolutionA.1047(27),which sets out the framework for determining the personnel required for the safe and efficient…