Insurance Reporting Requirements for Vessels Entering EU Waters
Recently the European Commission proposed a Delegated Directive amending Annex I of the Vessel Monitoring Directive (2002/59/EC) citing “Recent developments in the transport of dangerous goods, including oil, due to…
MOCC (Yemen) Imposes Prohitibition of Navigation in Port of Haifa
In accordance with the announcement issued by the Yemeni Armed Forces on 19 May 2025, regarding the imposition of a maritime prohibition on the Port of Haifa. The Humanitarian Operations…
New Zealand: Updated Mandatory Biosecurity Pre-Arrival Report From 1 May 2025
New Zealand has strict biosecurity requirements for arriving vessels. Procedures must be followed to minimise the risk of bringing unwanted pests and diseases into New Zealand. From 31 October 2024,…
Enforcement of Anchoring Outside Designated Anchorage in Istanbul Southern Anchorage
On May 7th 2025, a circular was issued by the Directorate General of Maritime Affairs of Turkey and sent to various maritime organizations in Turkey.The letter instructs the agents to…
USCG: Cyber Trends & Insights in the Marine Environment (CTIME)
U.S. Coast Guard Cyber Command released its fourth annual Cyber Trends and Insights in the Marine Environment (CTIME) report. The U.S. Coast Guard continues its commitment to securing critical systems…
Guidelines for the Safe Transfer Using Pilot Ladders,Gangways or Combination Ladder by Indian Maritime Administration
Director General of Shipping of India issued Circular 09/2025 after investigation of the two unfortunate incidents occurred in the recent past at Ulsan Anchorage (South Korea) and Port Said (Egypt)…
Inadequate Snap Hooks On Marlin Australia Lifejacket Models 320RT & 321RT
While conducting a lifejacket inspection on a Small Passenger Vessel regulated under Title 46 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Subchapter K, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) inspectors discovered malfunctioning snap hooks…
USCG: Safety Alert on Functionality of Fixed Gas Fire Extinguishing Systems
The Coast Guard has identified a recurring safety concern involving fixed gas fire extinguishing systems on vessels. In multiple cases, safety pins were left in the service or maintenance position…
Suez Canal: Rebate for Container Vessel
Suez Canal authority released a Circular No. (3/2025) announcing 15 % rebate to the Container vessels transiting the Suez Canal. As per the circular due to the request and improved…
Container Vessel Vantage Detained and Crew in Custody for Drug Haul Onboard
Container Vessel M/V Vantage, IMO: 9628192 was detained for having 720 kg of cocaine at Busan, South Korea on 10 May 2025. The information was provided by U.S. Drug Enforcement…