MV Puma Sinking, Multiple Violation Noted with ITT Shipping
On 25th Augr:st 2024, the vessel ITT Puma, owned by M/s. ITT Shipping (Private) Limited and registered in Kolkata, tragically sank during its voyage from Kolkata to Port Blair at…
IMO, ILO, ICS, ITF Unite in Call to Protect Seafarers Against Criminalization
Global maritime leaders reaffirm commitment to fair treatment, due process, and coordinated action to protect seafarers’ rights. Seafarers detained in connection with their professional duties must be treated fairly and…
IMPA Safety Campaign Results 2025
The IMPA Safety Campaign ran from 16 to 30 May 2025, during which we received over 5,200 reports from across multiple regions. Regrettably, substandard transfer arrangements accounted for 14% of…
Gulf of Oman Oil Spill: Greenpeace Warns of Environmental disaster
Beirut, Lebanon – Greenpeace Middle East and North Africa (MENA) has warned of a potential environmental disaster after two crude oil tankers collided between Iran and the United Arab Emirates…
AMSA: 2024 Port State Control Report
AMSA released its annual report 2024 for PSC inspections. Each year, AMSA analyses inspection data across all domestic commercial vessels (DCVs), Regulated Australian Vessels (RAVs), and foreign-flagged ships visiting Australian…
Third Container Vessel on Fire off Kerala (India) Coast, Another Wan Hai Line Vessel
MSC ELSA 3, started fire on 24th May, developed list of 26 degrees and later sank with big risk to coastal environment. All crew were evacuated safely by Indian Coast…
OCIMF Recommendation for Tankers and Terminals for Onshore Power Supply Systems
The adoption of an Onshore Power Supply (OPS) brings environmental advantages to maritime operations in ports and terminals. By using shore-based electrical power while at a berth, ships can stop…
Crew Abandoned the Vessel, Bulk Carrier Run Fu 3 Adrift in Indian Ocean
Bulk carrier Run Fu 3 (IMO: 9138903), was derelict and adrift in position lat 09 04 48S, long 073 34 06E on 12th June 2025 morning. The vessel is reported…
ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025
The 2024–2025 ICS Maritime Barometer is the latest full-scale annual survey of risks and confidence among maritime leaders. C-suite decision-makers from across the industry, nearly 43% of whom are shipowners…
Liberia Pledges to Fight Illegal Fishing and Ocean Crimes at UN Conference
Nice, France – Liberia has vowed to crack down on Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing, while championing global transparency and accountability in its marine governance. The announcement came on…