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…
Advisory for Singapore Flagged Vessels Calling Yemen’s Port
MPA Singapore issued shipping circular 09/2015 for Singapore flag vessels calling Yemen, The security situation in Yemen has deteriorated further with increasingly widespread armed conflicts. The ground conditions remain fluid…