Admiralty Court: MSC, BTL & Maersk Granted Shipowner Status in X-Press Pearl case
The container ship X-Press Pearl sank off Colombo, Sri Lanka, resulting in her and her cargo’s total loss, on 2 June 2021 following a fire on board. The claimants constituted…
The Great Lakes: Revised Inspection Fees for 2025
Please be advised that ship inspection fees for the 2025 navigation season will be as follows:Ocean Ships: During normal working hours (weekdays 0815 to 1630 hours): No charge Outside normal…
BIMCO: Distraction-causing Devices on Board Ships
In today’s fast-paced world, technology has significantly improved communication and connectivity, especially in the maritime industry. However, with these advancements come certain risks, one of which is the risk of…
Silver Dania, Another Vessel Seized in Connection with UW Cable Damage
Silver Dania, IMO: 8808604) was detained by Norwegian Coast Guard on 30th Jan 2025 at request of Latvia on suspicion of damaging a cable in the Baltic Sea. Norwegian officials…
Chief Engineer Pleads Guilty & Sentenced by US
United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that FEI WANG “WANG,” age 38, pled guilty on January 24, 2025 to violating the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships (APPS) and…
USCG: Owner of Illegal Passenger Vessel Sentenced to Prison
NEW YORK — The owner of the vessel Stimulus Money, Richard Cruz, was sentenced to 18 months in prison Thursday after pleading guilty for his role in the July 2022…
AMSA: Guilty Pleas & Convictions for Master & Company
A horrific and high-profile incident involving a domestic commercial vessel has demonstrated that a safety management system is only as effective as its implementation. 25 passengers and 2 crew were…
Panama: Revised List of Approved PNI Clubs
Panama Maritime Authority has revised MMC 202 and amended the approved PNI clubs/financial security providers accepted by this Administration to issue the Blue Cards or Financial Securities related to following…
USCG: Policy Letter on Alternative Marine Fuel Facilities
The U.S. Coast Guard has published a new Policy Letter to help Captains of the Port (COTPs) maintain regulatory oversight of the planning, construction, and operation of waterfront facilities intending…
RoRo Vessel Marco VI Banned by USCG
RoRO Vessel Marco VI, IMO 7047203, Flag Togo has been banned by USCG from operating in US water as per USCG website from 07th Jan 2025. As of date there…