Liberia: LRIT Conformance Test Revised Requirement
LIberia Maritime Authorty has revised the marine advisory 20/2025 on 09th July 2025. THe current effective requirment for the LRIT Test under liberia flag are as below. A conformance test…
Guidelines to Develop & Implement a SMS for Alternative Fuels on Board
The Maritime Technologies Forum (MTF) is a group of flag States and classification societies which aimsto bridge the gap between technological progress and regulatory process. MTF’s relevant recent studyidentified three…
California Implements New BWE for BW <18ppt
The California State Lands Commission is implementing an emergency rule that amends Article 4.7 of Chapter 1, Division 3 of Title 2 of the California Code of Regulations. The emergency…
Structural Failures & Improper Stowage of Cargo Transport Units in Australian Ports
AMSA issued Safety Alert 01/2025 which highlights about the structural failures and improper stowage of cargo transport units in Australian ports. This safety alert aims to raise awareness of structural…
AMSA Implements New Alcohol Limit as Per Revised STCW Reruirements
AMSA undertook review of “Marine Order 28-Operations standards and procedures” to give effect to mandatory amendments to STCW Code. The review incorporated an alcohol provision clause to reflect the 2010…
Guidelines for Developing and Implementing a SMS for Ammonia-fuelled Ships
The Maritime Technologies Forum (MTF) is a group of flag States and classification societies which aims tobridge the gap between technological progress and regulatory process. To encourage safe applicationof alternative…
Marine Safety Investigation Report 2024 by India (DGS)
Director GenerL of Shipping released Marine Safety Investigation Report od 2024. The global maritime industry, responsible for transporting over 80% of international trade by volume, is built upon theresilience, competence,…
Pilbara Port (Australia) Requirement of Competent Person in Steering Gear Room while in Port Waters
Pilbara port issued a marine notice 09/2025 for Vessel Preparedness for Emergency Steering Event in PortWaters. This port notice is amended version of PH 19/24 dated 30/10/2025. In response to…
After “Magic Seas”, Another Bulk Carrier “Eternity C” Attacked in Red Sea
Eternity C, came under attack a day after Magic Seas in Red Sea with 22 crew members, including twenty one Filipinos and one Russian, at the time of the incident.…
Bulk Carrier “Magic Seas” Attacked in Red Sea, Crew Abandoned the Vessel
As per report from UKMTO, Bulk carrier Magic Seas was targeted by multiple skiffs. The skiffs approached the vessels and engaged with small arms fire and self-propelled grenades. The onboard…