Sea of Maritime Information
Various industry organisation has published the first edition of BMP Maritime Security. BMP Maritime Security is an interactive online publication, that consolidates previously published regional publications into a single, comprehensive…
The Coast Guard has announced conditions of entry for vessels arriving from the Republic of Cuba in the Federal Register. In accordance with 46 U.S.C. § 70108, as amended, and…
A press report states: Asphalt tanker Bitu River (IMO: 9918133), which was boarded by three armed pirates, approximately 38 nautical miles southeast of Santo Antonio (Sao Tome and Principe), near…
The Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority said bulk carrier MJ Pinar (IMO: 9406051), was damaged in a Russian missile attack in Odesa, on Mar 11, while loading grain destined for Algeria.…
New data from the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) reveals abandonment of seafarers by ship-owners increased by 87% in 2024 from the previous year. The abandonment of seafarers is spiralling…
The vessels operating in the Indian Ocean region are advised that the Information Fusion Centre (IFC) and UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) have aligned their reporting areas to reduce confusion…
1. This Circular informs shipowners, managers and operators of SRS of the test procedures for SSAS. This Circular supersedes Shipping Circular No. 15 of 2015. Testing Requirements for SSAS2. The…
Panama Maritime Authority issued revised MMC 243 which supersedes MMC-305 & MMC-338. The purpose of this circular is to establish the requirements for the accreditation of Private Security Companies on…
Bulk carrier Abdullah (IMO: 9745598, 32714 gt, built 2015) was reported under attack by pirates in the vicinity of position 01 27 00N, 054 53 00E, about 550 nautical miles…
The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) has issued circular No. 08 of 2024 , introducing crucial updates for vessels operating in maritime Security high-risk areas. A key focus of this…