SKAN: Revised Seafarer’s Flag Documentation Procedure
SKAN Flag issued a marine circular 147 25 regarding the procedure and requirements for Certificate for endorsement for the COCs. This circular revokes MC 30 09. While the circular has…
Abandoned and Unpaid: Six Ukrainian Crew Members Stranded on Ships in Serbia
1 Aug 2025 A deeply troubling case of labor rights violations is unfolding on the Danube River in Novi Sad, Serbia. Six Ukrainian crew members remain stranded aboard four inland…
NCB Advisory on Safe Carriage of Grain in Bulk
IMO Resolution MSC.552(108) introduces an important amendment to the International Grain Code, coming into effect on 1 January 2026. This change formally recognises a previously undefined intermediate loading condition and…
Slovenian Sham Union’s Sub-standard Agreements Dismissed by Petrobras
Notorious sham union, the International Seafarers’ Union (ISU), has been rejected by Petrobras (Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – the Brazilian Petroleum Corporation). The ISU made an unsolicited approach to the multinational…
USCG Reopens Ports in Hawaii, Assesses Waterways following Tsunami
HONOLULU — The Coast Guard Captain of the Port Honolulu reopened all commercial harbors in the Hawaiian Islands following the end of the tsunami advisory Wednesday. Coast Guard crews including…
UKHO Invites to Test New Digital Sailing Directions
UKHO invites anyone related to shipping to test the digital sailing direction. Below is quoted from UKHO “ADMIRALTY Digital Sailing Directions (ADSD) is the next generation of our trusted Sailing…
Recommendation for converting Inland Tank-Barges from Open to Closed Cargo Operations in South and Central America (Revised)
This information paper gives technical guidance to regional barge companies in South and Central America (SCA) on how to build or convert their inland barges for cargo operations under closed…
Panama Press Release on DG Circular 31/2025
The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) clarifies that it has no restrictions or prohibitions on the recognition of Certificates of Competence or Proficiency Certificates issued by the Maritime Administration of the…
MAIB Annual Report 2024 Published
MAIB issued its annual report for 2024. This report details the work of the MAIB during 2024 and includes: The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) examines and investigates all types…
Pilot Overcompensating for River Crosscurrents Leads to Allision
WASHINGTON (July 29, 2025) — Anticipating a strong cross-current that never materialized, an experienced tow pilot deviated from the sailing line on the Mississippi River and struck components of the…