Maritime Sutra

Lynn Loo wears multiple hats: a professor of engineering at Princeton University, a co-founder of start-ups and, in yet another role as CEO of the Global Centre of Maritime Decarbonisation …

German Maritime Authority completed and published the investigation report for Pilot transfer accident with pilot overboard from the car carrier SUPREME ACE in the River Ems estuary on 15 January …

MO’s Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) has finalised a workplan to develop a safety regulatory framework for ships using new technologies and alternative fuels to reduce greenhouse gas …

A national stakeholder workshop on the potential supply and demand of alternative marine fuels in Jamaica was convened in Kingston in collaboration with the Maritime Authority of Jamaica and the …

MAIB Released Interim report on the investigation of a fatal accident on the Bermuda registered passenger vessel Arvia while on passage from Southampton, England to Santa Cruz, Tenerife, Canary Islands …

Interim report on the investigation of the catastrophic engine failure and subsequent fire on board the site investigation vessel Kommandor Susan in the Firth of Forth, Scotland on 25 January …

The U.S. Coast Guard issues 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. …

USCG is conducting enhanced inspection campaign on International Shore Connection. This inspection is to confirm that ISC and bolts are in compliance with FSS code. This Enhanced Inspection Campaign started …

🌐 His Excellency Arsenio Dominguez, Secretary General of the International Maritime Organization, last week briefed The Nautical Institute on his focal areas for the early part of 2026. 🌊 The …

The Seafarers Happiness Index was founded in 2015 and is designed to monitor and benchmark seafarer satisfaction levels by asking a series of questions, and serves as an important barometer …

27 January 2026, London – The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has released the 2025-2026 Flag State Performance Table, continuing an over 20-year practice of providing an objective, data driven …

On 20th January 2026, while proceeding on her southbound voyage from Europe to Levant, the CMA CGM TIGA faced unexpectedly strong weather conditions off Malta and suffered loss at sea …

The U.S. Coast Guard’s Office of Maritime Cybersecurity Policy released a new guide, Work Instruction 001- Cybersecurity Training Verification Job Aid, to provide a clear and standardized framework for Coast …

The coastal States of the North Sea and the Baltic Sea call for international action in response to growing navigation system interference and increased maritime safety risks. Following previous joint …

ITOPF released annual summary of oil spills from tankers for 2025. In total, six spills were recorded last year—three large spills (>700 tonnes) and three medium spills (7–700 tonnes). This …

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has been informed on 23 January 2026 that the Singapore-registered bulk carrier ‘Devon Bay’ had sunk in the South China Sea, while …

US Treasury issued a press release targeting vessels used to transport Iranian crude oil and other Iranian petroleum products. These vessels are owned and operated by a group of companies …

The Tas Bull Seafarers Foundation (TBSF) has expanded its Seafarer Connect program to provide free WiFi connectivity to seafarers visiting ports in Queensland, funded by a grant from the ITF …

Alex Gregg-Smith, President, Marine & Offshore, Bureau Veritas, announced as incoming IACS Council Chair and to take up his position on 1 July 2026 The Council of the International Association …

Convened by Lloyd’s Register (LR), the group unites leading expertise from the nuclear, maritime, insurance and regulatory sectors to set the highest international standards for safe, secure and commercially viable …

ITF data shows spiralling ship and seafarer abandonment at worst ever levels – Indian seafarers worst affected with more than 1,000 abandoned out of a total of more than 6,000 …

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has opened applications for additional licences to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a marine fuel in the Port of Singapore. 2. …

Dear Editor of Lanka News Web, We refer to your article published on 9 December titled “Why Singapore Resists Paying Compensation for the MV X-Press Pearl Disaster”. Several parts of …

German Maritime has published the interim investigation report for Allision between the Warburg Bridge and Vessel Francisca. On 18 January 2025, the multi-purpose vessel FRANCISCA was inward-bound on the River …

The ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre (ISC) issued its 2025 annual report on piracy and armed robbery against ships in Asia today at the 17th Nautical Forum held in Singapore. The …

Nautilus Federation affiliates in the United States have joined a broader coalition of American trade unions in urging Congress to require that any crude oil imported from Venezuela is carried …

Hamburg, Germany – The Container Ship Safety Forum (CSSF) is pleased to welcome ONESEA Solutions as a new member of the Forum. ONESEA Solutions joins the CSSF to actively contribute …

From January 19th to 21st, the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP), through the General Directorate of Merchant Marine (DGMM), in coordination with specialized entities, carried out a technical and operational exchange …

MAIB have published accident investigation report into the fall from a pilot ladder resulting in the death of a pilot while attempting to board the cargo vessel Finnhawk from the …

14 January 2026 Adm. Rabiee: “Success of the maritime salvage efforts of FENER after an increase in its listing and coming close to sinking” The Suez Canal is ready to …

The ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) has published its Annual Report for 2025, finding an increase in global maritime incidents and piracy and armed robbery in 2025, but classifying most …

The Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement targets sustainable use of marine biodiversity in international waters. The world’s first global treaty to protect ocean life in international waters enters into …

Amendments to key IMO treaties include reporting lost containers and mandatory training on preventing harassment and bullying at sea. A set of amendments to key IMO treaties and Codes have …

The IMO’s SENSREC project has officially launched a new three-part video series exploring the diverse roles women play within the ship recycling industry. This initiative aims to demonstrate how the …

Panama Maritime Authority revised MMC -217 which relates to STS and its reporting requirement. New Paragraph 7.4 has been added to the circular. Paragraph 7.4 states It is strictly prohibited …

The appointment follows a carefully planned succession process developed over many years, reflecting the Group’s commitment to disciplined governance and long-term continuity. As Group Chief Executive Officer, Angad will have …

19th January 2026 RAROTONGA, COOK ISLANDS – Maritime Cook Islands (MCI), the Cook Islands Ship Registry, is issuing a formal clarification regarding inaccurate reporting concerning the vessel Min Hang (IMO: …

The MAIB has issued an interim report for the investigation of the fatal man overboard from the Isle of Man registered bulk carrier World Prize 3.5 nautical miles east-south-east of …

TT Club, the leading global freight and logistics mutual insurer, warns that a successful transition to onshore power supply (OPS) – also known as shore-side electricity or ‘cold ironing’ – …

GCMD’s has released report, presenting a detailed operational risk assessment for ship-to-ship (StS) transfer of ammonia in Singapore’s port waters. Building on our earlier foundational work, this study deepens understanding …

Under agreement with the U.S. Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation is proposing to amend the joint Practices and Procedures (known as “regulations” …

The Office of the Maritime Administrator, Vanuatu International Shipping Registry (VISR), hereby informs all stakeholders that, in order to capture and reflect the requirements introduced by the Maritime Labour Convention, …

The Administration of the Vanuatu International Shipping Registry (VISR) hereby advises all stakeholders of its transition to the issuance of statutory certificates in electronic format and the mandatory implementation of …

The International Chamber of Shipping condemns the recent attacks on commercial shipping in the Black Sea. It is wholly unacceptable that seafarers, civilians simply doing their jobs and keeping global …

Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is designating 21 individuals and entities and identifying one vessel that have transferred oil products, procured weapons …

USCG issued Safety Alert 003/26 for the immersion suit inspections & maintenance. U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) inspectors frequently find immersion suit defects caused by adhesive failures between the main zipper …

Yesterday’s [13 January 2026] sentencing* of Sealord and the skipper of one of its deep water fishing ships, Ocean Dawn, in relation to the death of a crew member was …

The Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) has received a report of an accident involving personal injury during the use of a palletising machine on a factory trawler, where the removal of …

SUPERMAN provides a clear and balanced framework for agreements between shipowners and supervision service providers for vessel construction. It ensures that responsibilities, authority, and obligations are well-defined, giving clarity and …

Liberia Flag issued Marine Notice ADM-007 Rev. 01/26 which supersedes ADM-007, Rev 07/23. The purpose of this Notice is to provide guidance to shipowners, operators, Master’s, Liberian auditors and Recognized …