Inspections conducted on over 36,000 ships during 2025, and recommendations made to improve emergency power supply tests IACS, the membership organisation for the world’s leading classification societies, has published the…
The United Kingdom Maritime Pilots Association (UKMPA), in collaboration with the British Tugowners Association (BTA), has released a new circular: “Ship Assist with Tugs – Best Practice Guidelines.” Developed in…
Captain J.C. Anand is widely recognized as a “doyen” and trailblazer of Indian shipping, with a career spanning nearly eight decades that transformed the nation’s maritime industry toward self-reliance passed…
IMO continues progress on digitalization to enhance maritime safety and security The Facilitation Committee (FAL) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has approved a global strategy for maritime digitalization as…
China’s Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) issued the publications to mitigate potential collision risks between merchant and fishing vessels when navigating in the coastal waters of China: • Guideline for the…
Insights from 2025 vessel inspections including detentions, common safety risks and compliance performance Summary AMSA inspectors check that ships are safe, follow Australian and international standards, and don’t pose risks…
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…
