IMO marks 50 years since the MARPOL Convention was adopted, Ships today must take measures on board to stop sewage, garbage and operational waste entering the sea without restriction –

World Maritime Theme 2024: "Navigating the future: safety first!"

Did you know that traditional AIS tracking systems often leave critical coverage gaps in offshore shipping lanes? Shipborne AIS is emerging as the game-changer, providing unprecedented real-time visibility across these busy yet under-monitored areas.

The IMO has adopted three amendments to the current circulars relating to the Ballast Water Management
(BWM) Convention as follows:

This is the monthly summary containing an overview of all regulatory changes applied to Regs4ships in the last calendar month.
Detailed updates can be found using the links at the bottom of this article. These will open a web page in your preferred browser window.

World Class Facility Houses Industry-Leading ABS Research Teams and Supports Expanded Remote Survey Capabilities [image] (SINGAPORE) Increasing demand from shipowners for ABS services in Singapore has prompted ABS to invest in

[image] (SINGAPORE) American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) at Singapore Maritime Week to advance innovations in applied research in

[image] (SINGAPORE) ABS Wavesight™, the ABS-affiliated Software-as-a-Service company, proudly hosted its Vision and Value Summit in Singapore. The event brought together users of ABS Wavesight software products, industry stakeholders, and regional

(www.MaritimeCyprus.com) Several countries are included to the USCG's Black List after that country's ports were found to have insufficient anti-terrorism measures - a move that requires US bound vessels calling there to

(www.MaritimeCyprus.com) Noise on board ships regulations aim to protect crew members from excessive noise exposure that can lead to hearing loss, fatigue, and communication difficulties, impacting both safety and well-being. The IMO

(www.MaritimeCyprus.com) The amendments to the International Code for the Safe Carriage of Grain in Bulk (Grain Code) introduce critical updates to enhance the safety and clarity of grain loading conditions for bulk carriers.

This ABS Quarterly Report on Port State Control (PSC) provides information to owners on deficiencies identified on ABS vessels during inspections carried out by the various PSC regimes globally during the fourth quarter of 2024.

Between 15 January and 14 October 2025, Chinese port authorities will inspect visiting vessels to ensure that personnel involved in enclosed

(www.MaritimeCyprus.com) Port State Control (PSC) plays a vital role in ensuring maritime safety, security, and environmental protection by verifying that ships comply

UK MCA has issued a notice regarding the release of the 24th Edition of the Ship Captain’s Medical Guide (SCMG), published on December 20, 2024.

The USCG  issued a Safety Alert in response to a recent marine casualty involving a fire and severe injuries to two crewmembers.

The Gibraltar Maritime Administration has issued Shipping Guidance Notice 146, providing details on amendments to MARPOL Annex I.

Japan's "biggest cruise ship ever", the LNG-powered Asuka III, has been officially delivered to NYK Cruises, a subsidiary of Japanese shipping group NYK.

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Dutch shortsea shipping company Vertom Group has launched and christened its eighth 7,280 dwt diesel-electric multipurpose dry cargo ship at Thecla Bodewes Shipyards.

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German shipbuilder Meyer Werft has presented a new climate-neutral ship concept targeting older people.

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The Dutch Geo-Data specialist Fugro has announced that on the 22nd of March the company received a report that their geophysical

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A general cargo ship that was reported to be aground near Brough was successfully refloated on the evening of Saturday on March 15.

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The container vessel Solong involved in a collision in the North Sea off the Humber Estuary, UK on March 10 with the

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