OCIMF: Emission Capture and Control at Berth
The adoption of Emission Capture and Control (ECC) can bring environmental advantages to maritime operations in ports and terminals. By using ECC while at berth, ships can reduce their emissions,…
Crew from Distressed Tanker “Silver Sincere” Rescued off Pedra Branca
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) was alerted to a distress call from a Malaysia-registered tanker, SILVER SINCERE, at about 3:40pm (Singapore Time), which reported that it was…
All Crew of Dolphin 18 Rescued in Singapore SAR Region
On 11 January 2025 at about 7:00am (Singapore Time), the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) operated by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) was alerted by Hong Kong-registered…
IACS: CIC on Emergency Power Supply Testing
IACS has decided to launch its own CIC to record results of testing of emergency power supply on individual ships Tokyo MOU had come out with a safety bulletin in…
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…