The Master’s Ultimate Retention of Authority
The U.S. Coast Guard issued findings of concern to disseminate information related to unsafe conditions that were identified as causal factors in a casualty and could contribute to future incidents.…
The Swedish Club Appoints Markus Johansson as Chief Financial Officer
4 December, 2025 The Swedish Club is pleased to announce the appointment of Markus Johansson as its new Chief Financial Officer. Markus brings more than 20 years of international financial…
IMO Updates Logo to Reflect Reinvigorated Maritime Future
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) will roll out a refreshed logo and visual identity, following a presentation by IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez to the 34th session of the IMO Assembly…
Liberia: Extension of Statutory Renewal Surveys and Dry-dock Survey
Libaria flag release revision 1 of Marine Advisory regarding the Extension of Statutory Renewal Surveys and Dry-dock Survey. The purpose of this Marine Advisory is to provide guidance to ensure…
Accidental Release of Free-Fall Lifeboat & Crew Injury
The occurrence On 02 September 2023, the bulk carrier Golden Zhejiang was at anchor in Trincomali Channel, British Columbia when the second and fourth engineers were carrying out a weekly…
Marshall Island: Stop Work Authority
Stop-work authority can prevent marine casualties by allowing seafarers, regardless of their position on board, to manage safety in real time by giving them the responsibility, obligation, and right to…
John McDonald Appointed ABS Chairman and CEO
The ABS Board of Directors has elected John McDonald as the new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ABS at a board meeting on November 11. In the culmination of…
Port Headland: Aux Eng, Emer Generator & Steering Gear Pumps Requirements for Vessel>120,000 DWT
Port Headland issued a Safety Bulletin which reiterates and strengthens the Port of Port Hedland’s mandatory requirement of three auxiliary Engines on Capesize vessels of ≥120,000 DWT calling at the…
ABS Chief Executive Calls on Industry to Question Every Innovation “Does It Make Us Safer?”
Seafarer at the Heart of Every Vessel, Voyage and Supply Chain (LONDON) “We must design for safety, train for safety, and lead with safety. If we don’t, the consequences can…
UK Set to Launch Maritime Innovation Hub
Accelerating maritime innovation without compromising safety is the driving force behind the UK Maritime Innovation Hub, launching in April 2026. Hosted by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), the Hub…