Another Missile Attack on Odesa Port Leaves Four Seafarer Dead
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.…
ITF: 2024 Worst Year on Record for Seafarer Abandonment
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…
IFC / UKMTO – Voluntary Reporting Area in the Indian Ocean
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…
MPA: Revised Guidelines for Testing of SSAS for SRS
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 Issued Revised Guidelines for PMSC
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…
Hijacked Vessel Abdullah Released by Somali Pirates
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…
DGS (India): Online Reporting System for Vessel in Security Sensitive Area
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…
Houtis Attempts for Control on Red Sea Shipping
Houthis in attempt to tighten the grip in Red sea are now insisting any ships entering their territorial waters need to obtain a permit. Ships will have to obtain a…
Singapore MPA Issued Revised Guidance for SSAS Test and Transmission
Singapore Flag administration, MPA has issued shipping circular 15/2015 dealing with email id and other requirement for SSAS. In this circular MPA advised new email id for SSAS test and…
USCG Highlights Changes in Inspection & Certification of Vessels under the Maritime Security Program (MSP)
USCG issued MSIB 05/15 highlighting changes in the Inspection and Certification of Vessels under the MSP. Concurrent with the first annual review of NVIC 01-13 the Coast Guard considered policy…