Mandatory reporting of containers lost at sea has come into force under new international regulations.
The rules form part of a set of safety and sustainability measures introduced from 1 January and are expected to increase compliance and operating costs for ship operators.
The reporting requirement follows amendments adopted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) and MARPOL.
From 1 January 2026, ships will be required to report all containers lost at sea. The requirement applies to any vessel carrying freight containers, as well as ships that observe containers drifting at sea.
According to the IMO, when containers are lost, the ship’s master must promptly share details of the incident with nearby vessels, the nearest coastal state and the ship’s flag state.
The flag state is then responsible for reporting the incident to the IMO. The changes are intended to improve navigation
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