The Coast Guard announced that it is revoking port facility exemptions from the Port Security Advisory for Cameroon, Iraq, and Madagascar and has issued a Port Security Advisory (PSA 1-26). The actions listed in PSA 1-26 apply to vessels that arrive in the United States after visiting ports in Cameroon, Iraq, and Madagascar as described… Read more: USCG’s Port Security Advisory on Cameroon, Iraq & Madagascar

A recent report indicates a Pirate Action Group operating offshore Gabon. The threat area was described as “between the coasts of Nigeria and Gabon”. In an effort to prevent further incidents and possible danger to crewmembers and vessels, the Registry strongly recommends masters, operators and shipowners to continue to follow the methods put forth in… Read more: Report of Piracy Activity in the Gulf of Guinea

ITF data shows spiralling ship and seafarer abandonment at worst ever levels – Indian seafarers worst affected with more than 1,000 abandoned out of a total of more than 6,000 abandoned seafarers in 2026. Seafarer abandonment hit record levels in 2025, according to new data compiled by the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), with 6,223… Read more: 2025: Worst Year for Seafarer Abandonment

The ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre (ISC) issued its 2025 annual report on piracy and armed robbery against ships in Asia today at the 17th Nautical Forum held in Singapore. The forum was attended by over 120 participants from shipping companies, shipping associations, government and law enforcement agencies, diplomatic missions and academia. The key highlights of… Read more: Piracy & Robbery Report by ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre in 2025

Amendments to key IMO treaties include reporting lost containers and mandatory training on preventing harassment and bullying at sea. A set of amendments to key IMO treaties and Codes have entered into force on 1 January 2026. They include the following: Preventing and responding to bullying, harassment and sexual assault Amendments to the Seafarers’ Training,… Read more: Raft of Shipping Rules in Force from 1 January 2026