Maritime Sutra

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) has condemned the latest attack on vessels operating in the Black Sea, warning that seafarers must never be treated as targets in conflict and …

Ro-ro CENK T (IMO: 7528835) suffered damage and was on fire whilst loading in the port of Chornomorsk (Ukraine) after a missile strike by Russia, some reports say that vessel …

Pnafor Flag State released a statement on the drone attack on a Panama Registered vessel CENK T (IMO: 7528835) while berthed in Odessa. As per the statement there is no …

As part of the Danish EU Presidency, the Danish Maritime Authority has submitted 28 proposals on behalf of the European Union to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for the upcoming …

International efforts to improve domestic ferry safety in Southeast Asia gained new momentum with a two-day workshop held in Bali, Indonesia (10-11 December), under the IMO-EU-ASEAN Sustainable Connectivity Package (SCOPE) …

The World Shipping Council (WSC) joined political leaders and transport industry representatives at the United Nations launch of the Decade of Sustainable Transport, highlighting the essential role of ocean shipping …

MACN is launching “Transparent Trade Routes: Strengthening Integrity in Maritime Supply Chains,” a comprehensive three-year project funded by the Siemens Integrity Initiative. This initiative marks a continuation of our six-year …

MACN is excited to welcome Ahmad Qisa’i and Rizal Hadi as our new local partners for the Indonesia Collective Action initiative! Ahmad has extensive experience supporting government institutions on integrity …

US Treasury has targeted Venezuela’s oil sector, alleging that it funds Maduro’s illegitimate regime. This includes six shipping companies moving Venezuelan oil. On January 28, 2019, OFAC designated PDVSA pursuant …

American Bureau of Shipping (“ABS”), ENEOS Corporation (“ENEOS”), Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (“NYK Line”), and SEACOR Holdings Inc. (“SEACOR”) have begun a joint study to develop a methanol bunkering and …

Copenhagen, Denmark – A.P. Moller – Maersk A/S (OMX: MAERSK-B): Today, A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) announces changes to its regional leadership. Executive Summary Robert Erni appointed Chief Financial Officer …

A federal plan to build a strategic fleet of Australian-flagged ships designed to strengthen the nation’s maritime resilience and provide vessels for crises, emergencies, or defence support has quietly slipped …

Mariners are advised that Pilbara Ports will be assuming operational control and governance of marine pilotage for common user berths, King Bay Supply Base and the Toll Dampier Supply Base …

TT Club has released eight double-sided but comprehensive guides covering the safe handling, storage and transportation of dangerous goods across multiple classes, which we’ll be sharing across the next few …

Lloyd’s Register nuclear guidance document – Navigating nuclear energy in maritime. This comprehensive guide is designed to support project teams, owners, operators, insurers, and other stakeholders as industries explore the …

BIMCO is preparing to launch a new Maritime Digitalisation Network, an initiative designed to bring the global maritime community together to help accelerate the industry’s digital transformation. The network will …

On October 22, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) imposed full blocking sanctions pursuant to E.O. 14024 against Russian energy companies: PJSC Lukoil …

Liberian administration issued advisory stating the requirment for per voyage attestation when carrying Russian Oil. Shipowner and/or manager shall utilize the Liberian Administration’s standard attestation form “PER-VOYAGE ATTESTATION.” Parties must …

Imternational Mritime Organization has issued comprehensive guidance on the Principles of Minimum Safe Manning through ResolutionA.1047(27),which sets out the framework for determining the personnel required for the safe and efficient …

As per Radio Free Europe, The ambassdors from EU nations have agreed to slap sanction on People, entity and vessel as Russian Sanction Program As per the x post Sanction …

The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) has detained a foreign cargo vessel in the port of Odesa that allegedly ilegally transported Ukrainian agricultural products from temporarily occupied Crimea. As per …

Dampier Port advised that new Notice of Arrival (NOA) form is now in effect for all vessels calling at the Port of Dampier. All vessels are required to comply with …

Global trade in goods and services continued to grow through the second half of 2025. If projections hold, global trade this year will exceed $35 trillion for the first time …

Based on strong Phase 1 performance and expanded global inspection capacity, RightShip is simplifying the Age Trigger timeline for dry bulk and general cargo vessels. From Phases 2–4 onward, there …

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) has welcomed the Aotearoa New Zealand Government’s decision to uphold domestic cabotage protections and reject an attempt by a foreign-flagged vessel to take over …

The U.S. Coast Guard announced Tuesday it has seized more than 150,000 pounds of cocaine in the Eastern Pacific Ocean since launching Operation Pacific Viper in early August. With a …

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is warning holidaymakers and vessel owners to stay safe and comply with the law this summer. AMSA has identified an increase in illegal charter …

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

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

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

ABS Chairman and Chief Executive Christopher J. Wiernicki was named International Personality of the Year at the Lloyds List Greek Shipping Awards, the second time he has received the honor. …

The Directorate General of Shipping has released the Marine Safety Investigation Report – Half Yearly (January–June 2025), featuring detailed casualty and incident analysis for the first half of the year. …

The NATO Shipping Centre issued a reccomendation to mariners following a series of drone strikes against unladen tankers in the Black Sea on November 28 and 29. The advisory reads …

KAYO (a general cargo ship, 92 meters long, 16 meters wide, IMO number: 9577331, flag: St. Kitts & Nevis, call sign: V4BV6) was on its way to transport clay from …

4 December, 2025 The Swedish Club is pleased to announce the appointment of Markus Johansson as its new Chief Financial Officer. Markus brings more than 20 years of international financial …

5th Dec 2025 – A U.S. Coast Guard Station Miami Beach law enforcement boat crew along with CBP Air and Marine Operations (AMO) and HSI seized approximately 3,715 pounds of …

Liberia Flag issued a advisory and the purpose of this Advisory is to remind all Shipowners, Operators, Masters and Verifiers that the mandatory application of amendments to the Ship Energy …

Maritime Advisory 41/2025 issued by Liberian Administration, the purpose of this Advisory is to inform all seafarers, Maritime Training Centers (MTC), Authorized Liberian Filing Agents, and ship owner/operators of the …

RMI issued a Ship Security Advisory 10/2025 and this Ship Security Advisory (SSA) supersedes SSA 08-23. Russia and Ukraine continue to execute military operations, suggesting military and drone attacks on …

RMI issued a Ship Security Advisory 11/2025 and this Ship Security Advisory (SSA) supersedes SSA 5-24. Advisory has advice for vessel security level for Israeli ports and water. ADVISORY

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) will roll out a refreshed logo and visual identity, following a presentation by IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez to the 34th session of the IMO Assembly …

The 34th session of the Assembly of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) concluded in London with the adoption of a new strategy to strengthen Member State compliance with IMO rules, …

The World Shipping Council (WSC) has joined a broad coalition of 90 industry partners calling for quick passage of the bipartisan Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025. A coalition …

Getting to the root of the problem When investigating any onboard incident it pays to keep an open mind. What first appears to be the primary cause of the issue …

The use of High Sulphur Fuel Oil (HSFO) with an Open-Loop Exhaust Gas Cleaning System (EGCS) at 0.5% or 0.1% sulphur mode setting is prohibited until further notice for the …

Section 38.2.1 Biofouling Management of the Port of Dampier Port Handbook shall be replaced with the below information in relation to the management of Invasive Marine Pests (IMP). Until the …

On 14 July 2024, the Republic of the Marshall Islands-registered oil/chemical tanker TRF KASHIMA, was underway in the South China Sea. Cargo tank cleaning was in progress on the vessel, …

On 29 January 2025, the Republic of the Marshall Islands-registered PRISMA, a geared five-hatch bulk carrier, managed by Maru LLC (the “Company”), was loitering in the Baltic Sea approximately 40–45 …

Intercargo held meeting with RightShip at Athens on RISQ 3.2. The update was posted by Intercargo on Linkedin. The Linkedin post reads as below Quote Yesterday, INTERCARGO’s Quality Panel (West) …

DFA has recived information from the authorities of Oman that the nine Filipino seafarers of the ill-fated M/V Eternity C, held hostage by the Houthis in the Red Sea, will …