The Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) has adopted amendments to section 3, first paragraph, sections 11 and 13, as well as new section 13a, of the Regulations of 1 July 2014…
This report presents the results of a 2025 industry survey conducted by BIMCO on the operational realities of implementing the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast…
On the 20th Anniversary of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), ICS Secretary General Thomas A. Kazakos reflects on the landmark agreement. 23 February 2026 Today, the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC)…
Compliance Requirements Under NORMAM-401 (Effective 2025–2026) In June 2025, the Directorate of Ports and Coasts (DPC) of the Brazilian Navy issued Ordinance DPC/DGN/MB No. 180/25 approving the first revision of…
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has launched a two-year global initiative to promote the World Maritime Day theme for 2026-2027: ‘From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence’. In a video…
An alarming rise in cargo theft and freight fraud across global supply chains is being highlighted by the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) and the Transported Asset Protection Association…
14 January 2026 Adm. Rabiee: “Success of the maritime salvage efforts of FENER after an increase in its listing and coming close to sinking” The Suez Canal is ready to…
The Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) has adopted amendments to the Regulations of 1 July 2014 No. 945 on the carriage of cargoes on Norwegian ships and barges. A proposal for…
WASHINGTON—Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is placing further pressure on the Iranian shadow fleet, which exports Iranian petroleum and petroleum products through…
MACN is launching “Transparent Trade Routes: Strengthening Integrity in Maritime Supply Chains,” a comprehensive three-year project funded by the Siemens Integrity Initiative. This initiative marks a continuation of our six-year…
