Marine Regulations News

The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency has issued a notice regarding the release of the 24th Edition of the Ship Captain’s Medical Guide (SCMG), published on December 20, 2024. This …

The Directorate General of Shipping, India has released its investigation report on the incident aboard M.T. Patriot, an Indian-flagged oil tanker. The report highlights various lapses in safety protocols, operational …

The Gibraltar Maritime Administration has issued Shipping Guidance Notice 146, providing details on amendments to Annex I of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL). These …

EU RO MR Group, in January, published 7 various technical requirements. All 7 technical requirements were issued on January 1st, 2025 and will enter into force on July 1st, 2025. …

The United States Coast Guard issued a Safety Alert in response to a recent marine casualty involving a fire and severe injuries to two crewmembers. The incident occurred due to …

On January 22, 2025, Hefring Marine issued a press release announcing the expansion of its partnership with the Norwegian Society for Sea Rescue (Redningsselskapet) through the fleet-wide deployment of its …

The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has issued the latest version of the Blue Book package, further enhancing its technical support for the shipping industry through investments in technology, …

The United States Coast Guard issued Safety Alert 04-25 regarding a recent incident involving a tri-fueled vessel (powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG), diesel, and batteries) highlights the critical dangers …

We remind you of the most important articles about maritime rules and regulations published on our news site last week (January 14th- January 20th, 2025). In case you missed them, …

The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) issued Recommendation 183 highlighting the critical role of data quality in maritime operations, particularly as ships increasingly rely on digital systems for performance …

The United States Coast Guard issued Safety Alert 03-25 following a significant marine incident in which a high-speed passenger ferry collided with a pier in New York during docking. The …

The Isle of Man Ship Registry has issued Manx Shipping Notice 003 (Rev. 2) on December 20, 2024, to provide guidance on the reporting and investigation of marine casualties, accidents, …

The International Maritime Organization issued revised guidelines to harmonize the requirements for Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) radio installations on ships that must comply with the International Convention …

The United States Coast Guard issued Safety Alert 02-25 following a significant marine casualty involving a towing vessel and barge. The incident occurred on the Columbia River, where the towing …

Korean Register (KR) has granted the world's first Approval in Principle (AIP) to HD KSOE for its groundbreaking vacuum-insulated large-scale liquid hydrogen tank system, representing a major milestone in clean …

The United States Coast Guard issued Safety Alert 01-25 to address hazardous stowage of lifesaving equipment on commercial fishing vessels (CFVs) following two recent marine casualties. Both incidents demonstrated the …

The Isle of Man Ship Registry has issued Technical Advisory Notice 001-25, dated January 10, 2025, detailing updated requirements for Ballast Water Record Books (BWRB). These updates align with the …

The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency published MIN 698 Amendment 1 (M) which serves as a supplement to The Workboat Code Edition 3, providing a summary of the standards and …

We remind you of the most important articles about maritime rules and regulations published on our news site last week (January 7th- January 13th, 2025). In case you missed them, …

The United States Coast Guard has announced that effective January 1, 2025, it has resumed enforcement of the requirement for Non-Operating Individuals (NOIs) to hold Merchant Mariner Credentials (MMCs). This …

Merchant Marine Circular MMC-344 issued by the Panama Maritime Authority outlines specific restrictive measures related to the recognition of seafarers' technical documentation issued by other Maritime Administrations of States Parties …

The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency published Maritime Guidance Note (MGN) 705 introducing a new General Exemption specifically for Remotely Operated Unmanned Vessels (ROUVs) that are between 2.5 metres and …

The Liberia Maritime Authority issued Marine Security Bulletin – 30/2024 regarding the piracy incident in the Gulf of Guinea. Incident Overview: On December 20, 2024, a container vessel was targeted …

The Panama Maritime Authority has introduced key updates to Merchant Marine Circular MMC-343 to enhance clarity and ensure alignment with international maritime regulations. The latest modifications are summarized below: Paragraph …

Classification Society RINA has updated its Rules for the Classification of Ships, with the revised regulations taking effect on January 1, 2025. Part A – Classification and Surveys Key Changes: …

The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) issued guidelines for monitoring and safety functions of Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems (EGCS) to ensure compliance with marine pollution regulations. These systems, also …

The International Maritime Organization has issued a document SSE 11/2 outlining key decisions made by various International Maritime Organization (IMO) bodies that are relevant to the work of the Sub-Committee …

The Republic of the Marshall Islands Maritime Administrator issued Yacht Safety Advisory No. 13-24 on December 23, 2024, to address the persistent and significant danger of fatalities caused by falls …

We remind you of the most important articles about maritime rules and regulations published on our news site last week (January 1st- January 7th, 2025). In case you missed them, …

The United States Coast Guard released updated policies to align with the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023. The updates address the prevention and …

The International Maritime Organization has issued a document MEPC 83/7/2 outlining the preparatory work for the Fifth IMO Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Study. It revises previous suggestions and introduces draft terms …

The United States Coast Guard issued Safety Alert 11-24 on December 26, 2024, highlighting the discovery of counterfeit pilot ladders during a Port State Control inspection at the Port of …

The Liberia Maritime Authority issued Marine Notice INT-003 providing updated information regarding the maritime transport agreement between the Government of the Republic of Liberia and the Government of the People’s …

The United States Coast Guard has issued Safety Alert 10-24 to stress the importance of ship engineering personnel being trained and familiar with onboard electrical generation systems and emergency power …

We remind you of the most important articles about maritime rules and regulations published on our news site last week (December 24th- December 31st, 2024). In case you missed them, …

The Liberia Maritime Authority issued Marine Advisory 37/2024 on December 5, 2024, to highlight the availability and importance of INTERTANKO’s ‘Ports with Challenging Water Quality’ (PCWQ) database. This resource is …

The Directorate General of Shipping, India , under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW), Government of India, has introduced an Internship Scheme aimed at encouraging Indian citizens to …

The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency published a Maritime Guidance Note (MGN) 704, which outlines recent amendments to Annex I of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from …

The International Maritime Organization has issued a document submitted by the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) titled "Review and Update of SOLAS Regulation II-2/9 on Containment of Fire to …

Classification Society Bureau Veritas (BV) has issued new Rules for the Classification of Steel Ships. The January 2025 edition introduces several key updates compared to the July 2024 edition. One …

We remind you of the most important articles about maritime rules and regulations published on our news site last week (December 17th- December 23rd, 2024). In case you missed them, …

The Bermuda Shipping and Maritime Authority announces the extension of MARPOL Annex VI and the Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention to Bermuda by the UK, effective May 8, 2024. This …

The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency published a Marine Information Note (MIN 716 (M+F)), introducing changes to the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) process in the UK. These …

Korean Register (KR) has published a circular informing all surveyors and relevant parties about the withdrawal of certain amendments to the KR Technical Rules for Classification of Ships using Low-Flashpoint …

The International Maritime Organization has issued document SSE 11/17/3, highlighting a proposal to amend paragraph 2.1.2.5 of Chapter 5 of the Fire Safety Systems (FSS) Code. This initiative aims to …

The Panama Maritime Authority has issued Merchant Marine Circular MMC-274, providing detailed instructions on reporting occupational accidents, injuries, and diseases on Panamanian-flagged vessels. This circular is in line with the …

The Republic of the Marshall Islands Maritime Administrator issued Ship Security Advisory No. 08-24, addressing the ongoing geopolitical conflict in Syria. This advisory follows significant developments in the region, including …

International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Publications in collaboration with Witherbys Publishing issued an article addressing key concerns in maritime security regarding stowaways and individuals rescued at sea. Stowaways are a …

Before the 1st January 2024, with completed 150 dynamic positioning (DP) sea time days done within a period of 5 years was enough to re-validate DP certificate but not anymore. …

Korean Register (KR) has partnered with Sinokor Merchant Marine and HD Hyundai Marine Solution (HD HMS) to revolutionize ship maintenance through condition-based maintenance (CBM) technology powered by artificial intelligence. This …