Maritime Sutra

BIMCO’s Tanker Safety Network recently examined how leaking pipes, inadequate insulation and electrical faults can develop into serious fires. Members shared practical experience and discussed the maintenance, technology and organisational …

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has detained and banned Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier Wooyang Venus from Australian ports for 90 days, after AMSA inspectors found crew work and rest …

On October 23, 2026, a Liberian flagged oil tanker was struck by a projectile during outbound transit through the Strait of Hormuz. The projectile hit near the engine room, disabling …

A gantry crane manufacturer has revised maintenance guidance after an accident during maintenance on a bulk carrier off Gove, in the Northern Territory’s Arnhem Land, an ATSB investigation final report …

Section 301 is a US trade law that allows governments to respond to trade practices it considers unfair. The US first introduced fees back in October 2025 on certain ships …

India has the potential to become a competitive regional hub for alternative marine fuels, according to the Study on Potential Demand and Pricing of Alternative Marine Fuels in India. Initiated …

The World Shipping Council has joined a broad coalition of maritime, agriculture, manufacturing, retail and logistics organisations calling on the U.S. Trade Representative to permanently suspend Section 301 port fees. …

The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Maritime Administrator has published its Annual Report on Marine Safety Investigations 2025. During 2025, the Administrator received 958 total reports—a 0.3% increase compared …

The U.S. Coast Guard announced that it is imposing conditions of entry on vessels arriving from the Federal Republic of Somalia and has issued a new Port Security Advisory (PSA …

The U.S. Coast Guard has published Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) 02-26, Cybersecurity Regulations Implementation Guidance for Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) Regulated Entities, to help owners and operators …

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Enterprise Singapore, through the Singapore Standards Council (SSC), launched a new Singapore Standard (SS) and two Technical References (TRs) today covering …

WASHINGTON (September 15, 2026) — The National Transportation Safety Board released Safer Seas Digest 2025, a collection of safety lessons drawn from the NTSB’s marine investigations completed in 2025. The …

Canadian vessels are encouraged to have a sampling point or points fitted or designated for the purpose of taking representative samples of the fuel oil being used on board the …

he Vehicle Carrier Safety Forum (VCSF) has published new Fire Drill Guidelines for Vehicle Carrying Vessels, providing vessel operators with a practical framework for developing and conducting realistic, scenario-based fire …

Two voluntary frameworks released today by a BIMCO-chaired industry working group give shipowners and operators a common way to share vessel operational and emissions data, so the same information no …

For ships trading in ports and rivers with high sediment loads or poor water clarity, ballast water treatment can present recurring difficulties. Filters can clog, treatment capacity can fall and …

The update reflects the entry into force of the Hong Kong Convention last year, as well as significant developments in ship recycling practice, regulatory requirements and sale and purchase procedures. …

ISPS Security Level 3 remains in force in the northern part of the Black Sea and in the Sea of Azov. This includes adjacent rivers and delta areas. The ISPS …

This information paper provides guidance on safety critical equipment and associated spare parts for companies to consider when preparing a safety management system in alignment with the ISM Code. It …

TOKYO, Oct 27, 2026 － Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (“Imabari Shipbuilding”), Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (““K” LINE”), Kyokuyo Shipyard Corporation (“Kyokuyo Shipyard”), JERA Co., Inc. (“JERA”), Shin Kurushima Dockyard Co., …

Purpose This bulletin clarifies the position of Tokyo MOU Member Authorities on when statutory certification may be extended under international conventions including but not limited to the International Convention for …

The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) has taken immediate action following the recent designation by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of a Panamanian company, …

What happened? The Motorman noticed that the level in the sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) dosing tank at the sewage treatment plant (STP) was low. He intended to refill the tank but, …

22 October 2026 – More than 500 dual-fuel container ships and vehicle carriers are now operating worldwide, with total investment in dual-fuel ships delivered and on order surpassing $200 billion …

The following vessels have been added to OFAC’s SDN List: ANEMOS (3E2064) General Cargo Panama flag; Vessel Year of Build 1999; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9205952; MMSI 352898798 (vessel) [IRAN-EO13902] …

The U.S. Coast Guard has published Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) 02-26, Cybersecurity Regulations Implementation Guidance for Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) Regulated Entities, to help owners and operators …

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Coast Guard Cutter Winslow Griesser offloaded 489 pounds in seized cocaine and transferred custody of three suspects to Homeland Security Task Force San Juan law …

Purpose. The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) issues Findings of Concern to disseminate information related to unsafe conditions that were identified as causal factors to a casualty and could contribute to …

Purpose. The U.S. Coast Guard issues findings of concern to disseminate information related to unsafe conditions that were identified as causal factors to a casualty and could contribute to future …

After investigating reports of restrictive port practices by the Government of Spain, the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has determined that Spain has created unfavorable shipping conditions against U.S.-flagged vessels. As …

The IMO Maritime Safety Committee, at its 111th session adopted amendments to SOLAS Chapter V introducing the VHF Data Exchange System (VDES) to be carried as an alternative shipborne navigational …

Maritime Cyber Risk refers to the extent to which Computer Based Systems (CBS) are exposed to a potential circumstance or event that may result in shipping-related operational, safety or security …

The Maritime Safety Committee (MSC), at its 111th session held from 13 to 22 May 2026, approved the Revised Guidelines on Safety During Abandon Ship Drills Using Lifeboats vide MSC.1/Circ.1578/Rev.1, …

Company Fined $6 Million for Failing to Report a Hazardous Condition and Obstructing Justice Today, a vessel operating company pleaded guilty and was sentenced, and the company’s chief engineer was …

A vessel operating company pleaded guilty today in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania to charges stemming from the discharge of oily waste into the sea. MSC Shipmanagement Limited, one of …

The Tokyo MOU is to change the method of calculation of performance of flag State (flag) and Recognized Organization (RO), which are produced in the Annual Report and used to …

The Port State Control Committee, governing body of the Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control in the Asia-pacific Region (Tokyo MOU), held its 37th meeting in Singapore from 7 …

The Coast Guard Office of Operating and Environmental Standards (CG-OES) has published Marine Safety Information Bulletin 06-26 Commercial Diving – USCG/OSHA Casualty Reporting Requirements. This MSIB summarizes the reporting requirements …

1. Reference is made to SOLAS Regulations V/19.2.1.4 and V/27, which provide the following requirements in respect of nautical charts and nautical publications carried on board ships: a. SOLAS Regulation …

1. The Maritime Safety Committee (MSC), at its 111th session held from 13 to 22 May 2026, approved the Revised Procedure for Responding to DSC Distress Alerts by Ships vide …

1. The Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) at its 111th session (13 to 22 May 2026) approved the Revised Emergency Response Procedures for Ships Carrying Dangerous Goods (EMS Guide) vide MSC.1/Circ.1588/Rev.4 …

The Marine Incident Annual Report 2025 analyses marine incidents across domestic commercial vessels (DCVs), foreign-flagged vessels (FFVs) and regulated Australian vessels (RAVs), identifying trends across the entire fleet over the …

The U.S. Coast Guard announced that it will impose conditions of entry on vessels arriving from the Republic of Haiti and has issued a Port Security Advisory (PSA 3-26). Federal …

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has appointed experienced maritime leader Greg Witherall as Executive Director Operations, effective immediately. A Master Mariner with more than 30 years’ experience across the …

The World Shipping Council (WSC) has published its latest update to its WSC Dual-Fuel Fleet Dashboard, which tracks the global liner shipping industry’s investment in vessels capable of running on …

At a public sitting held today, the Special Chamber of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea formed to deal with The M/T “Heroic Idun” (No. 2) Case …

French Navy took control of vessel M/T Tagore on 31st May 2026. The vessel was in Atlantic Ocean, more than 400nm of W. Brittany, France. The reasons for this seizure …

The U.S. Coast Guard has published the revised Commercial Vessel Compliance Work Instruction, CVC-WI-021(3), which implements the Performance-Driven Certificate of Compliance (COC) Examination Schedule, a new framework that modernizes the …

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 …

Today, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing an “Introduction to the Office of Foreign Assets Control” guide, to provide U.S and foreign persons …