St. Lawrence: Speed Restrictions in MLO Sections
In addition to the speed limits outlined in the Seaway Practices & Procedures Schedule II – Table of Speeds, additional speed restrictions are also in effect in the MLO section.…
Counterfeit Batteries for Use on Jotron GMDSS-Products
Norwegian Maritime Authority has issued Safety Notice 02/2026 which replaces SM 2 – 2013. The NMA has been made aware of a significant increase in the marketing, sale, and installation…
IMO Condemns Attacks on Shipping, Calls for Safe-Passage Framework in Strait of Hormuz
IMO Council condemns attacks on merchant ships and urges international coordination to safeguard civilian shipping, during extraordinary session in London The Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has strongly…
Interim Investigation Report on Fatal Mooring Accident Onboard MT SEATROUT
The Federal Bureau of Maritime Casualty Investigation (BSU) hereby announces the publication of the Interim Investigation Report 92/25 on 11 March 2026. The report deals with a fatal occupational accident…
Safety Recommendation on Allision Between Gantry Crane and Container vessel CMA CGM ERMITAGE at Hamburg
The Federal Bureau of Maritime Casualty Investigation (BSU) hereby announces the publication of safety recommendations on 12 March 2026 in connection with the ongoing investigation No. 180/25 CMA CGM ERMITAGE.…
Guidelines on Fair Treatment of Seafarers Detained in Connection with Alleged Crimes
Liberia Flag issued a Marine Advisory to provide reference instrument for principles that can be reflected in the implementation of policies, legislation, and administrative measures on the fair treatment of…
CHIRP: Shadow Fleet Guidelines
CHIRP published a guidelines which equips seafarers and their families with practical steps to stay safe when dealing with vessels that operate outside international rules – often called the ‘shadow…
General Average – Seaworthiness and Due Diligence/The Happy Aras Case
The HAPPY ARAS grounded on the Datca Peninsula in Turkey. Owners declared general average. Cargo interests pleaded that the vessel was unseaworthy on the ground of incompetence of the crew,…
INTERCARGO Urges Vigilance and Reaffirms Priority on Seafarer Safety as Security Risks Escalate in ME Gulf and SOH
INTERCARGO Urges Vigilance and Reaffirms Priority on Seafarer Safety as Security Risks Escalate in Middle East Gulf and Strait of Hormuz The International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO) has…
IMO Calls Extraordinary Council Meeting to Discuss Situation in Middle East
The Council will focus on the impact on shipping and seafarers in the Arabian Sea, the Sea of Oman and the Gulf region, particularly in and around the Strait of…