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.
USCG safety alert: Hot work and lockout/tagout compliance
The USCG issued a Safety Alert in response to a recent marine casualty involving a fire and severe injuries to two crewmembers.
Gibraltar issues guidance on prohibition of heavy fuel oil in Arctic waters
The Gibraltar Maritime Administration has issued Shipping Guidance Notice 146, providing details on amendments to MARPOL Annex I.
India issues investigation report on safety lapses aboard M.T. Patriot
The Directorate General of Shipping, India has released its investigation report on the incident aboard M.T. Patriot.
India issues investigation report on safety lapses aboard M.T. Patriot
The Directorate General of Shipping, India has released its investigation report on the incident aboard M.T. Patriot.
Gibraltar issues guidance on prohibition of heavy fuel oil in Arctic waters
The Gibraltar Maritime Administration has issued Shipping Guidance Notice 146, providing details on amendments to MARPOL Annex I.
USCG safety alert: Hot work and lockout/tagout compliance
The USCG issued a Safety Alert in response to a recent marine casualty involving a fire and severe injuries to two crewmembers.
USCG issues safety alert on hazardous zone marking and awareness
The USCG issued Safety Alert 04-25 on a tri-fueled vessel incident, highlighting risks of hazardous zones and the need for proper precautions.
USCG issues alert on improving vessel maneuvering systems to prevent accidents
USCG issues Safety Alert 03-25 after a high-speed ferry collided with a pier in New York during docking, leading to safety recommendations.
USCG alert: Pilothouse alerter system failure causes dock allision
USCG issued Safety Alert 02-25 following a significant marine casualty involving a towing vessel and barge.
USCG safety alert: Lifesaving equipment stowage on CFVs
USCG issued Safety Alert 01-25 to address hazardous stowage of lifesaving equipment on CFVs following two recent marine casualties.
Isle of Man: 2025 Ballast Water Record Book updates
The Isle of Man Ship Registry issued TAN 001-25, dated January 10, 2025, detailing updated requirements for Ballast Water Record Books (BWRB).
UK issues MIN 698 Amendment 1 (M) – Workboat Code 3
UK MCA published MIN 698 Amendment 1 (M), supplementing the Workboat Code Edition 3 with best practice guidelines for small workboats.
- U.S. Coast Guard resumes MMC requirements for Non-Operating Individuals
- Panama updates seafarer documentation restrictions
- UK general exemption for ROUVs between 2.5 and 4.5 metres
- Liberia issues bulletin on piracy and security in the Gulf of Guinea
- Panama revises MMC-343: January 2025 updates
- Marshall Islands issues advisory to prevent fatal falls on yachts
- USCG updates policies on sexual misconduct prevention and response in the maritime industry
- Safety alert on counterfeit pilot ladders found in Port of Baltimore issued by USCG
- Updated Marine Notice on Liberia-China maritime agreement
- USCG issues safety alert on maritime power restoration