The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted a new International Code of Safety for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS Code) to support the safe integration of AI-enabled and remotely operated commercial ships into global shipping.  The MASS Code sets out a comprehensive, goal-based framework to ensure that remotely controlled or autonomous ships are designed and… Read more: IMO Adopts Global Code for Autonomous Ships

A new web page is now available that consolidates Seaway speed restrictions in a single location. The page provides an at-a-glance overview of current speed restrictions, meet restrictions, and identified high spots, allowing navigators and stakeholders to quickly identify applicable limitations without having to search through individual Notices to Shipping. This page is intended as… Read more: New Seaway Speed Restrictions and Limitations Summary Web Page

Major contributing factors to several recent collisions and near-misses included cargo loading conditions that negatively impacted the operator’s visibility from the navigation bridge. Failing to address obstructions to visibility from the navigation bridge, by either moving cargo or posting trained lookouts, has repeatedly resulted in catastrophic outcomes including loss of life and property damage. Vessel… Read more: Safety Alert: Navigation Bridge Visibility and Visual Lookouts

The U.S. Coast Guard is undertaking a significant IT modernization project for the Ship Arrival Notification System (SANS) used by the Maritime community for Notice of Arrival & Departure (NOAD) submissions.  This will impact the “eNOAD Portal” and all other NOAD submission methods. This project will make the Notice of Arrival submission process more efficient for mariners, upgrade security, and improve system resilience. It will also protect our Nation’s marine transportation system by… Read more: USCG: Changes in e-NOAD System

In our long, narrow country with its extensive coastline, seafarers are accustomed to challenging weather – and conditions can change rapidly. The winter season represents the most exposed period, as the most powerful low-pressure systems typically occur at this time of year. Norwegian Maritime Authority issued a lesson learnt advice to the industry regarding heavy… Read more: Severe weather at sea during the winter season