As the international maritime community marks the 20th anniversary of the Maritime Labour Convention’s (MLC) adoption, UK Chamber of Shipping Policy Director, Tim Springett, reflects on the convention’s journey so…
Fire broke out on Passenger Vessel World Legacy on 20 Feb 2026. The vessel was anchored at Raffles Reserved Anchorage. MPA patrol craft, Police CG & Singapore Civil Defence Force…
The Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI) Maritime Administrator has issued a a safety advisory giving update regarding the number of enclosed space entry incidents since 2020. Since 2020, 12 enclosed…
Liberia issued Marine Advisory 03/2026 to reinforce the mandatory compliance requirements that govern Engine Room fire prevention, fire protection readiness, and safe machinery-space operations on Liberian-flagged vessels. Recent Engine Room…
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has successfully concluded a 24‑day response operation to support a vessel in distress in the Coral Sea, Queensland, preventing risk to the Great Barrier…
Port Hedland issued a marine notice advising all port users are advised that VHF Marine Pilot working channels are critical to navigational safety and the effective coordination of pilotage and…
Argentina accedes to the Cape Town Agreement, triggering its entry into force in 12 months. The 2012 Cape Town Agreement has met the requirements for entry into force and will…
We’ve recently become aware of an incident where detergent was sprayed on an oil spill, so we’d like to share a reminder about the rules for using ‘oil spill control…
On the 20th Anniversary of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), ICS Secretary General Thomas A. Kazakos reflects on the landmark agreement. 23 February 2026 Today, the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC)…
Joint statement from the International Labour Organization, the International Chamber of Shipping, and International Transport Workers’ Federation on the 20th anniversary of the Maritime Labour Convention On the 20th anniversary…
