Panama Circular MMC-344 restricts recognition of seafarer documentation from certain STCW States Parties to the 1978 convention.

The UK MCA's MGN 705 introduces a General Exemption for Remotely Operated Unmanned Vessels (ROUVs) between 2.5 and less than 4.5 metres long.

The Liberia Maritime Authority issued Marine Security Bulletin – 30/2024 regarding the piracy incident in the Gulf of Guinea.

The Panama Maritime Authority updates MMC-343 to improve clarity, align with international maritime rules, and strengthen competency standards.

RMI Maritime Administrator issues Yacht Safety Advisory No. 13-24 on Dec. 23, 2024, to address fatal fall risks aboard RMI-flagged vessels.

USCG released updated policies to align with the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023

USCG issued Safety Alert 11-24 regarding counterfeit pilot ladders found during a Port State Control inspection at the Port of Baltimore.

The Liberia Maritime Authority issued Marine Notice INT-003 with updates on the maritime transport agreement between Liberia and China.

USCG issued Safety Alert 10-24 stressing the need for ship engineers to be trained on electrical systems and emergency power restoration.

The Liberia Maritime Authority issued Marine Advisory 37/2024 to highlight INTERTANKO's ‘Ports with Challenging Water Quality’ database.

The Directorate General of Shipping, India, has launched an Internship Scheme to encourage citizens' participation in the maritime sector.

The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency's MGN 704 outlines MARPOL Annex I amendments, phasing out heavy fuel oil (HFO) use in Arctic waters.