PSC & FSC

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has issued a ‘refusal of access Direction’ to the Netherlands-flagged general cargo ship Marsgracht, banning the ship from entering Australian ports for 180 days. On 6 February 2024, the Marsgracht was detained at Port Alma for improper stowage of dangerous goods – contrary to the International Maritime Organization’s International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG)… Read more: Cargo Vessel Banned from Australian Ports for Unsafe Cargo Operations

Paris MOU released a press release expressing concern over fire doors basis the result of CIC on Fire Safety, which was held from 1 September to 30 November 2023. These results were shared with the industry. Overall, compliance appeared to be satisfactory, however the result was less favourable on two specific topics; good working condition… Read more: Paris MOU: Concern Over Fire Doors During CIC

Panama Maritime Authority has revised the MMC 202 which list the P & I club approved by the flag administration. The purpose of this Merchant Marine Circular is to inform the list of P&I / insurancecompanies / financial security providers accepted by this Administration to issue the Blue Cards or Financial Securities related to following… Read more: Panama Flag Revises List of Approved P & I Clubs

The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) announces that, following an internal investigation, it will automatically cancel the registration of any vessel found to be involved in illegal activities or that changes its flag to evade sanctions. This clarification comes in response to the recent inclusion of seven Panamanian-flagged vessels on the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) list.… Read more: Panama Flag’s Press Release on Registration Cancellation

AMSA issued Marine Notice 08/2024 on planned maintenance system onboard vessels. This marine notice draws the attention of vessel operators to the importance of planned maintenance in ensuring safe operation of ships, and highlights AMSA’s focus on planned maintenance during port State control (PSC) inspections. Recent incidents have demonstrated the potentially serious consequences of a… Read more: AMSA to Focus on PMS for ME & AE During PSC Inspections