Merchant Vessel MSC Aries Seized By Commandos
Commandos raided fully cellular containership MSC Aries (IMO: 9857169) near the Strait of Hormuz, 50 nautical miles northeast of Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, today, by helicopter in an attack attributed…
INTERCARGO and RightShip launch Dry Bulk Centre of Excellence (DBCE)
RightShip, the leading global ESG focused digital maritime platform, and INTERCARGO, the International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners, proudly launch the Dry Bulk Centre of Excellence (DBCE), an independent, not-for-profit…
Removal of Containers from M/V Dali Continues
The Unified Command continues to remove containers onboard M/V Dali and clear bridge wreckage at the Key Bridge incident site, Wednesday. Salvors continue to remove containers from the M/V Dali…
MSA (China)Announces Special Campaign on Prevention of Mechanical & Electrical Failures in Chinese Waters
Shanghai MSA and Shandong MSA had tightened control on main engine failures in year 2023. Basis those observed in 2023, China MSA issued a notice recently announcing a nationwide campaign…
DGS (India): Online Reporting System for Vessel in Security Sensitive Area
The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) has issued circular No. 08 of 2024 , introducing crucial updates for vessels operating in maritime Security high-risk areas. A key focus of this…
India Ocean MOU: Annual Report 2023
The Indian Ocean Memorandum of Understanding (IOMOU) on port State control (PSC) in the Indian Ocean region released the annual report for the year 2023. A total of 5785 inspections…
IMO: Current Awareness Bulleting/March 2024
IMO Released March 2024 edition of it’s CAB. The aim of the MKC Current Awareness Bulletin (CAB) is to provide a digest of news and publications focusing on key subjects…
Indian Navy Rescues Hi-jacked Iranian Fishing Vessel
The Indian Navy has said that it had freed a hijacked Iranian fishing vessel from nine armed pirates in the Arabian Sea on Friday, rescuing its crew unharmed. The Al-Kambar…
Oceanlink Maritime DMCC & Multiple Vessels Related Sanctioned by OFAC
OCEANLINK MARITIME DMCC having registered address at Unit 2808, Plot JLT-PH1-F2A, HDS Tower, Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, IMO 6450979 and 13 vessels operated by them has appeared…
AMSA: Master & Company Convicted Over Pilot Ladder Failure
The Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (CDPP), on behalf of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), has successfully prosecuted a ship’s master and shipping company, following a serious accident involving…