Revised Maritime Traffic Regulations for the Turkish Straits
As of February 1, 2025, the following regulations are entering into force for vessels transiting the Turkish Straits: 1. Passages will be cancelled for vessels found to have pilot ladders…
Collision between Two Bulk Carriers in Changjiang River, China
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) was informed of a collision between a Singapore-registered bulk carrier, YANGZE 22, and a Japan-registered bulk carrier, VEGA DREAM, in the Changjiang…
Mediterranean Sea Designation as ECA
Mediterranean Sea Emission Control Area (Med ECA) has been designated as ECA as adopted by the IMO through Resolution MEPC.361(79). This measure is part of global efforts to reduce air…
Singapore MPA’s Shipping Circular on STCW and Marpol Amendment
MPA Singapore issued Shipping Circular 17/2024 informing the shipping community on the amendments to the Merchant Shipping (Training, Certification and Manning) Regulations which entered into force on 01 November 2024,…
USCG: Investigation Report on TCL of Passenger Vessel Spirit of Norfolk
The Coast Guard’s Office of Investigations and Casualty Analysis (CG-INV) recently posted a Report of Investigation (ROI) to the Marine Casualty Reports (uscg.mil) website regarding the fire onboard the small…
USCG: Lithium Battery Guide for Shippers
On Nov 21st, 2024, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) finalized a helpful compliance resource, Lithium Battery Guide for Shippers, to assist shippers to safely package lithium cells…
USCG: Revised Policies to Address Sexual Assault & Harassment Prevention and Response on Vessels
The Coast Guard has published change 3 to MSIB 13-23 — Coast Guard Policies to Address Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Prevention and Response on Vessels. This update provides further…
USCG: Safety Alert on Electric Plant Restoration
USCG issued safety aaert 10/2024 “DON’T GET CAUGHT IN THE DARK: KNOW YOUR ELECTRICAL PLANT’S RESTORATION PROCEDURES!” highlighting the critical need for engineering personnel to be thoroughly familiar with, and…
Magnetic Compass: Excessive Residual Deviation
Watch our first video on our Youtube Chanel by name of SEASCREEN, the topic is Excessive Residual Deviation. It refers to Seafarers views, flag and industry requirment and the ISO…
RightShip: Revised Timeline for Vessel Inspection Age Trigger
SINGAPORE, 11 December 2024 – RightShip today announced a revised timeline for implementing its vessel inspection age trigger, reducing the inspection threshold from 14 to 10 years through a four-phased…