The IMO regularly updates the Procedures for Port State Control (PSC), with the latest revision having been adopted at the 34th session of the IMO Assembly in late 2025. IMO Assembly Resolution A.1206(34) Procedures for Port State Control, 2025 has been issued accordingly, and supersedes the previous A.1185(33) Procedures for Port State Control, 2023. The… Read more: Major Changes in Port State Control Procedures – 2025

Panama issued Marine Notice and the purpose of this Merchant Marine Notice is to inform all Shipowners, Operators, Legal Representatives, Masters, Recognized Organizations (ROs), and Shipping Agencies of detainable Port State Control (PSC) deficiencies identified by the Black Sea MoU on Panamanian-flagged vessels arriving at or operating at Black Sea MoU waters in 2025, with… Read more: Panama: Key Detainable Deficiencies by Black Sea MOU PSC (2025)

Panama issued Marine Notice and the purpose of this Merchant Marine Notice is to inform all Shipowners, Operators, Legal Representatives, Masters, Recognized Organizations (ROs), and Shipping Agencies of detainable Port State Control (PSC) deficiencies identified by the China MSA on Panamanian-flagged vessels arriving at or operating within China jurisdictional waters in 2025, with the objective… Read more: Panama: Key Detainable Deficiencies by China MSA PSC (2025)

In view ofthe ongoing conflict situation in Iran and the wider Persian Gulf region has been deteriorating and the resultant challenges faced by lndian seafarers stranded in and around Persian Gulf region, it is imperative to ensure a timely, coordinated, and effective response to saleguard the welfare of tndian nationals in the maritime sector. Accordingly,… Read more: DGS (India): First Point of Contact for Indian Seafarers

The Directorate General of Shipping is closely monitoring the evolving maritime security situation in the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman and adjoining sea areas in light of recent regional and geopolitical developments, where reported threats have included missile and drone activity, electronic interference, and other maritime security concerns. The Directorate has activated… Read more: Safety and Security Measures for Indian Seafarers /Ships in the PG Amid the Escalating Situation