The USCG issued Safety Alert 04-25 on a tri-fueled vessel incident, highlighting risks of hazardous zones and the need for proper precautions.
USCG issues safety alert on hazardous zone marking and awareness
USCG issues alert on improving vessel maneuvering systems to prevent accidents
USCG issues Safety Alert 03-25 after a high-speed ferry collided with a pier in New York during docking, leading to safety recommendations.
USCG alert: Pilothouse alerter system failure causes dock allision
USCG issued Safety Alert 02-25 following a significant marine casualty involving a towing vessel and barge.
USCG safety alert: Lifesaving equipment stowage on CFVs
USCG issued Safety Alert 01-25 to address hazardous stowage of lifesaving equipment on CFVs following two recent marine casualties.
Isle of Man: 2025 Ballast Water Record Book updates
The Isle of Man Ship Registry issued TAN 001-25, dated January 10, 2025, detailing updated requirements for Ballast Water Record Books (BWRB).
UK issues MIN 698 Amendment 1 (M) – Workboat Code 3
UK MCA published MIN 698 Amendment 1 (M), supplementing the Workboat Code Edition 3 with best practice guidelines for small workboats.
U.S. Coast Guard resumes MMC requirements for Non-Operating Individuals
USCG has resumed enforcing Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) requirements for Non-Operating Individuals (NOIs) as of January 1, 2025.
Panama updates seafarer documentation restrictions
Panama Circular MMC-344 restricts recognition of seafarer documentation from certain STCW States Parties to the 1978 convention.
UK general exemption for ROUVs between 2.5 and 4.5 metres
The UK MCA's MGN 705 introduces a General Exemption for Remotely Operated Unmanned Vessels (ROUVs) between 2.5 and less than 4.5 metres long.
Liberia issues bulletin on piracy and security in the Gulf of Guinea
The Liberia Maritime Authority issued Marine Security Bulletin – 30/2024 regarding the piracy incident in the Gulf of Guinea.
Panama revises MMC-343: January 2025 updates
The Panama Maritime Authority updates MMC-343 to improve clarity, align with international maritime rules, and strengthen competency standards.
Marshall Islands issues advisory to prevent fatal falls on yachts
RMI Maritime Administrator issues Yacht Safety Advisory No. 13-24 on Dec. 23, 2024, to address fatal fall risks aboard RMI-flagged vessels.
USCG updates policies on sexual misconduct prevention and response in the maritime industry
USCG released updated policies to align with the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023
- Safety alert on counterfeit pilot ladders found in Port of Baltimore issued by USCG
- Updated Marine Notice on Liberia-China maritime agreement
- USCG issues safety alert on maritime power restoration
- Liberia issues advisory on INTERTANKO’s Ports with Challenging Water Quality database
- India issues circular for internship opportunities at Directorate General of Shipping
- UK's ban on heavy fuel oil (HFO) in Arctic Waters
- Extension of MARPOL Annex VI and Ballast Water Management Convention to Bermuda
- Changes to the UK GMDSS training and certification process
- Marshall Islands issues advisory on increased maritime risks due to geopolitical conflict in Syria
- Panama issues circular on reporting occupational accidents under MLC, 2006
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