US Coast Guard Offloads over $53M in Illicit Drugs
MIAMI – U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Escanaba’s crew offloaded approximately 7,050 pounds of cocaine worth more than $53 million, Monday, at Port Everglades. The seized contraband was the result of…
IMO Joins Asia-Pacific Heads of Maritime Safety Agencies Annual Meeting
IMO has updated members of the Asia and Pacific Heads of Maritime Safety Agencies (APHoMSA) on ongoing regional activities, including regulatory updates, during the annual APHoMSA meeting, which took place…
Cargo Vessel “Ajax” Attacked by Drone Near Odesa Port
General cargo with container capacity Ajax, IMO: 8913045, en route to Odesa port for loading of grains, was attacked by Russian drones on 24th April. There was a fire onboard,…
Protecting the North Atlantic right whale: speed restriction measures in the Gulf of St. Lawrence
This bulletin describes the speed and navigational restriction zones that vessels must follow in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The Government of Canada has established these zones to reduce the…
IMO to Develop Procedures for Dealing With Seafarers Abandoned Without Assistance
At the 113th session of the Legal Committee of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), which took place from 13 to 17 April in London, a decision was made to develop…
What Purpose IMO Secretary-General Statement Serving
MO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez issued the following statement: “The attacks on and seizures of commercial ships are unacceptable. I once again call for these reckless actions to cease and for…
MSC Francesca Seized by Iranian Guard after Firing
MSC Francesca reportedly had damage to its hull and bridge and was instructed to drop anchor, after attempting to transit Strait of Hormuz on 22 Apr 2026. The vessel was…
Container Vessel “Epaminondas” Attacked off Oman
Fully cellular containership Epaminondas (2,478 TEU), IMO: 9153862 was fired upon without warning by an Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) gunboat, 15 nautical miles northeast of Oman, in the Strait…
Hazardous Cargo Compensation Regime Moves to Entry into Force
Belgium, Germany, the Kingdom of Netherlands and Sweden deposit ratifications to 2010 HNS Convention. Four States deposited their instruments of ratification of the International Convention on Liability and Compensation for…
Industry Bodies Supports IMO as Global Regulator and on GHG Reduction
A joint statement from BIMCO CLIA | Cruise Lines International Association, International Chamber of Shipping, INTERCARGO, Interferry, World Shipping Council and INTERTANKO reaffirms the industry’s collective support for the International…