ITF: 2024 Worst Year on Record for Seafarer Abandonment
New data from the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) reveals abandonment of seafarers by ship-owners increased by 87% in 2024 from the previous year. The abandonment of seafarers is spiralling…
Bulk Carrier Vezhen Seized for Investigation for Underwater Cable Damage
As per a press report dated 26th Jan 2025, states: Sweden’s Security Service seized bulk carrier Vezhen ( IMO 9937270) as part of an investigation into damage to an undersea…
BIMCO: FuelEU Maritime Clause for SHIPMAN
BIMCO announced BIMCO’s adoption of the new FuelEU Maritime Clause for SHIPMAN 2024. The clause arrives ahead of the implementation of the FuelEU Maritime Regulation which will enter into force…
IFC / UKMTO – Voluntary Reporting Area in the Indian Ocean
The vessels operating in the Indian Ocean region are advised that the Information Fusion Centre (IFC) and UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) have aligned their reporting areas to reduce confusion…
DGS: Fatality on Board a Tanker During Repairs at Berth
DG Shipping of India has issued a circular is issued to highlight a recent unfortunate incident on an Indian-registered oil tanker at an Indian port which was berthed at layup…
Norway: WRC Certificates Required from 11 February 2025
From 11 February 2025, all Norwegian ships of 300 gross tonnage and above are required to have a Wreck Removal Certificate (WRC). The new requirement comes after the Wreck Removal…
Fujairah: Revised Pre Arrival Requirement
Port of Fujairah has issued NTM 360, revising the pre arrival requirement of the vessel to Fujairah port in ref to NTM 148, Rev 6. As per NTM 360 the…
UAE Bans Vessel Container Vessel Kawa Xiamen
UAE Govt has issued circular 01/2025 from MOEI, the governing body for shipping addressed to all port authorities, owners, managers and agents about banning of Kawa Xiamen, IMO 1087225 from…
IACS 2025 Blue Book Launched
IACS has released Blue Book 2025 and this package continues to enhance IACS technical support to the shipping industry through our work and investment in technology, innovation, research and development…
IACS: Recommendations to Enhance Safety Standards for Surveyors
The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has published guidelines on safety standards for work, Rec. 184. With a focus on collaboration and sharing of experiences, this comprehensive document offers…