Maritime Sutra

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 …

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted a new International Code of Safety for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS Code) to support the safe integration of AI-enabled and remotely operated …

The 2010 HNS Convention establishes the first international compensation regime for accidents involving hazardous and noxious substances carried by sea. ​The 2010 HNS Convention is the last piece in the …

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC or Commission) investigates potential violations of the Shipping Act and Commission regulations and negotiates settlements and informal compromises of civil penalties in relation to those …

The U.S. Coast Guard is undertaking a significant IT modernization project for the Ship Arrival Notification System (SANS) used by the Maritime community for Notice of Arrival & Departure (NOAD) …

The Coast Guard’s Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance is pleased to announce the release of the U.S. Port State Control Annual Report for 2025. This marks another year of PSC …

Major contributing factors to several recent collisions and near-misses included cargo loading conditions that negatively impacted the operator’s visibility from the navigation bridge. Failing to address obstructions to visibility from …

Today, as a part of Economic Fury, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated a prominent Iranian foreign currency exchange house and associated front …

In 2025, member Authorities of the Tokyo MOU carried out a total of 35,546 inspections, the highest number of inspections conducted in the history of the Tokyo MOU. Following last …