USCG: Use of Unauthorized Chemicals for BWMS
The US Coast Guard has been made aware of instances of the use of unauthorized chemical products in Ballast Water Management Systems (BWMS). Companies and vessels must ensure they use…
India: CCTV Requirements for Vessels Calling Indian Ports
The Indian DG Shipping (DGS) issued Merchant Shipping Notice No. 02 of 2025, making is mandatory to install closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems on Indian-flagged merchant vessels and foreign-flagged vessels calling…
Turkey: Fine Imposed On Vessel due Bunker Quantity Discrepancy
Custom officer at Port of Ambarli in Turkey attended onboard a container vessel and conducted bunker quantity measurement inspection. The quantity was not matching with the arrival customs declaration. The…
China MSA: Checklist for Enclosed Space CIC
As per China MSA, In recent years, accidents such as suffocation, poisoning, and falling caused by crew members, maintenance and construction personnel, and dock workers who illegally enter dangerous and…
Grande Brasile: Crew Abandoned Vessel After Fire Onboard
As per UK Coat Guard, Roll on roll off with container capacity Grande Brasile (IMO: 9198123), which issued a Mayday call, reporting an onboard fire, while transiting the southwest-bound lane…
PSC: Indian Ocean & Tokyo MOU Delegations Meet to Improve Maritime Safety
The world relies on a safe, secure and efficient international shipping industry. Representatives from Australia and signatory nations to the Asia Pacific (Tokyo) and Indian Ocean Memorandums of Understanding (TMOU…
ICS: 2024/2025 Flag State Performance
ICS in press release, released the flag state performance table for 2024/2025. In its press release the ICS states table shows the world’s largest flag State administrations continuing to demonstrate…
Container Vessel Runs Aground in Heavy Weather, Crew Evacuated
On 15th Feb 2025 fully cellular containership MSC Baltic III (IMO: 9241475, 25407 gt, built 2003) en route from Montreal, Canada to Corner Brook, Canada, experienced a complete power loss…
The Swedish Club launches Passage Plan+ Guide
Marine insurance specialist, The Swedish Club, today announced the launch of its Passage Plan+ Guide, an essential resource designed to support shipowners, operators, and navigational officers. Voyage/Passage planning is something…
Panama Flag Administration Committed to the Quality of its Merchant Fleet
According to the latest evaluations, Panama has achieved a 96.5% compliance rate with international maritime safety and environmental protection standards. This milestone reinforces the quality and credibility of the Panama…