The Liberia Maritime Authority issued Marine Notice INT-003 with updates on the maritime transport agreement between Liberia and China.
USCG issues safety alert on maritime power restoration
USCG issued Safety Alert 10-24 stressing the need for ship engineers to be trained on electrical systems and emergency power restoration.
Liberia issues advisory on INTERTANKO’s Ports with Challenging Water Quality database
The Liberia Maritime Authority issued Marine Advisory 37/2024 to highlight INTERTANKO's ‘Ports with Challenging Water Quality’ database.
India issues circular for internship opportunities at Directorate General of Shipping
The Directorate General of Shipping, India, has launched an Internship Scheme to encourage citizens' participation in the maritime sector.
UK's ban on heavy fuel oil (HFO) in Arctic Waters
The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency's MGN 704 outlines MARPOL Annex I amendments, phasing out heavy fuel oil (HFO) use in Arctic waters.
Extension of MARPOL Annex VI and Ballast Water Management Convention to Bermuda
The Bermuda Shipping and Maritime Authority announces the extension of MARPOL Annex VI and BWM Convention to Bermuda by the UK.
Changes to the UK GMDSS training and certification process
UK MCA published MIN 716 (M+F), introducing changes to the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) process in the UK.
Marshall Islands issues advisory on increased maritime risks due to geopolitical conflict in Syria
The Republic of the Marshall Islands issued an advisory on maritime risks due to the ongoing geopolitical conflict in Syria.
Panama issues circular on reporting occupational accidents under MLC, 2006
The Panama Maritime Authority has issued MMC-274, providing detailed instructions on reporting occupational accidents, injuries, and diseases.
UK issues updates on IMSBC and IMDG codes for 2023-2024
UK MCA published MIN 715 M announcing updates to two critical international maritime codes: IMSBC (07-23) and IMDG (42-24).
Canada’s transition from TERMPOL to the Navigation Safety Assessment Process (NSAP)
Transport Canada has issued a bulletin informing the marine community that Canada has signed a reciprocal arrangement with Brunei Darussalam.
Marshall Islands: Russian oil reporting requirements for tank vessels
The Republic of the Marshall Islands issues advisory on Russian Price Cap Policy, detailing reporting requirements for registered tank vessels.
St. Vincent and the Grenadines issued a revised circular on ship recycling compliance
SVG Maritime Administration has released updated Circular GEN 024 on ship recycling, outlining compliance and safety requirements.
- Updated security training requirements for seafarers on Liberian-flagged vessels
- Liberia: Retroactive SOLAS requirements for passenger ships
- Australia's NSCV update: watertight and weathertight integrity
- Canada signs reciprocal arrangement with Brunei for recognition of STCW certificates
- Liberia issues advisory on SEEMP audits and deadline extension
- Cyprus issues comprehensive maritime security guidelines
- U.S. Coast Guard updates to four-digit VHF channel numbers
- Panama updates marine notice MMN-05/2022 on authorized ASI inspectors
- Liberia’s safety requirements for non-SOLAS vessels
- Commencement of the DAFF Maritime Waste Recycling Pilot (DMWRP)