Liberia Maritime Authority announces new SOLAS safety requirements for existing passenger ships, effective by the first survey after Jan 1, 2028.
Australia's NSCV update: watertight and weathertight integrity
Australian Maritime Safety Authority has issued NSCV Part C, Section 2 (Edition 1.1), outlining requirements for commercial vessel integrity.
Canada signs reciprocal arrangement with Brunei for recognition of STCW certificates
Transport Canada has issued a bulletin informing the marine community that Canada has signed a reciprocal arrangement with Brunei Darussalam.
Liberia issues advisory on SEEMP audits and deadline extension
Liberia Maritime Authority issues advisory on SEEMP implementation and audits under the 2021 Revised MARPOL Annex VI regulations.
Cyprus issues comprehensive maritime security guidelines
Cyprus Shipping Ministry has issued Circular No. 35/2024 to provide updated and consolidated maritime security instructions.
U.S. Coast Guard updates to four-digit VHF channel numbers
USCG has issued a new bulletin (MSIB Number 07-24, dated November 7, 2024) announcing an important update to the VHF marine radio system.
Panama updates marine notice MMN-05/2022 on authorized ASI inspectors
The Panama Maritime Authority has updated MMN-05/2022, which provides guidance to shipowners, operators, and masters regarding ASI.
Liberia’s safety requirements for non-SOLAS vessels
The Liberia Maritime Authority's Marine Notice INS-003 outlines safety requirements for vessels not covered by SOLAS or Load Line Conventions.
Commencement of the DAFF Maritime Waste Recycling Pilot (DMWRP)
DAFF issued a notice informing that the DAFF Maritime Waste Recycling Pilot (DMWRP) officially commenced on December 1, 2024.
Marshall Islands advisory: Preventing fatalities from falls on vessels
The Republic of the Marshall Islands issued MSA No. 10-24 to address fatalities from falls from height on RMI-flagged vessels.
Canada issues 2024 bulletin on protecting killer whales
Transport Canada issues bulletin on vessel regulations for protecting Killer Whales (Orcinus orca) in southern British Columbia waters.
Isle of Man issues notice on MLC amendments for connectivity and internet access
The Isle of Man Ship Registry issued TAN 007-24 regarding amendments to MLC that will take effect on December 23, 2024.