BALTIMORE — The Coast Guard and local partners are responding to reports of an explosion aboard the 751-foot merchant vessel W-Sapphire in Baltimore Harbor, Monday 18th Aug 2025. Responders from…
International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and the Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO) have launched a comprehensive survey of the world’s supply and demand of seafarers, developing its format and…
ABS and Saronic Technologies signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore autonomous technologies for maritime applications. The agreement establishes a cooperative framework for both organizations to collaborate on projects…
Press Release | Aug. 15, 2025 SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Coast Guard Captain of the Port – San Juan has directed the setting of Port Condition YANKEE for two…
The Panama Canal has announced to launch of a new risk-based vessel inspection model, effective from October 1, 2025. This initiative reflects the Canal’s unwavering commitment to facilitate maritime traffic,…
RMI issued a marine advisory 06/2025 advicing RMI’s requirment for seafarer’s certfication. Due to the recent increase in fraudulent practices related to seafarer certification required by the International Convention on…
On the morning of August 12, the 180 meter long, 37144 dwt bulk carrier Federal Yamaska (IMO: 9609665) ran aground on the St. Lawrence River near Verchères, Quebec. The Federal…
The ITF welcomes the news that Captain Bekavac has been able to return home to Croatia and reunite with his family after a long period of detention. At the same…
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Coast Guard Captain of the Port – San Juan set Port Condition WHISKEY, Wednesday, for all seaports in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgins Islands…
RMI issued a circlar, Circular 17, which clarifies the Marshall island requirment for the Yatch involved in commercial activity. This Circular clarifies the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Maritime…
