DGS: Fatality on Board a Tanker During Repairs at Berth
DG Shipping of India has issued a circular is issued to highlight a recent unfortunate incident on an Indian-registered oil tanker at an Indian port which was berthed at layup…
Norway: WRC Certificates Required from 11 February 2025
From 11 February 2025, all Norwegian ships of 300 gross tonnage and above are required to have a Wreck Removal Certificate (WRC). The new requirement comes after the Wreck Removal…
Fujairah: Revised Pre Arrival Requirement
Port of Fujairah has issued NTM 360, revising the pre arrival requirement of the vessel to Fujairah port in ref to NTM 148, Rev 6. As per NTM 360 the…
IACS 2025 Blue Book Launched
IACS has released Blue Book 2025 and this package continues to enhance IACS technical support to the shipping industry through our work and investment in technology, innovation, research and development…
IACS: Recommendations to Enhance Safety Standards for Surveyors
The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has published guidelines on safety standards for work, Rec. 184. With a focus on collaboration and sharing of experiences, this comprehensive document offers…
China MSA Launches Focussed Campaign on Enclosed Space Entry
The China Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) has started a focused inspection campaign from January 15 to October 14, 2025, for a period of 9 months to enhance safety for personnel…
Naval Publication Requirement for Indian Flag Vessel
DG Shipping (India) has issued notice as per the direction from Naval Control of Shipping Office headquarters, Western Naval Command, Mumbai regarding the Naval publications on board merchant vessels. As…
Reference Guide for Shipping Charcoal in Containers
The International Group of P&I Clubs, the World Shipping Council and the TT Club have recently issued joint industry guidance for the carriage of charcoal in containers in both English…
USCG:Cybersecurity in the Marine Transportation System
The Coast Guard has published a final rule in the Federal Register to update cybersecurity requirements for U.S.-flagged vessels, Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) facilities, and facilities subject to Maritime Transportation…
USCG Releases Guidance to Local Harbor Safety Committees
RADM Wayne Arguin, Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy, has signed a new Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) to provide guidance to public and private stakeholders participating in local Harbor…