Curious about the latest environmental regulations shaping the maritime industry?The 84th session of the International Maritime Organization’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (held from 27 April to 1 May 2026) covered key developments you should know. View the attached PDF for a concise summary of the outcomes and what they mean […]
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What separates a good seafarer from a great one? Consistent learning and staying updated. Our latest edition is built to help you do exactly that—with relevant topics, real scenarios, and easy-to-digest insights. Give it a read and sharpen your edge. Stay informed. Stay prepared. Stay ahead. To register and start […]
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China’s updated Maritime Code, set to come into force on 1 May 2026, introduces a series of significant reforms that will affect shipowners, charterers, cargo stakeholders, and others involved in international shipping linked to Chinese ports. These changes aim to modernize the legal framework, enhance clarity, and strengthen protections across […]
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Overview of Regulatory Update Significant revisions to the Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) framework will come into effect on 1 May 2026. These updates introduce a new approach to evaluating NOx measurement performance, particularly in relation to catalyst monitoring. The previously defined ±5% accuracy benchmark has been removed and replaced with […]
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Today, we are proud to release our Weekly E-Magazine for Seafarers. A simple effort – to bring everything that matters to you, in one place. It is completely free to readAnd free to share with every seafarer you know If you want to understand why we started this,please take a […]
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When Safety Becomes Silence: A Hidden Welfare Crisis at Sea The Problem Begins: A Ship Overrun A vessel reported a severe pest infestation, with cockroaches spreading across nearly every corner of life on board. They contaminated food stores, refrigerators, utensils, sleeping areas, and personal spaces. This wasn’t just unpleasant, it […]
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In the world of maritime trade, the shipowner is far more than simply the legal owner of a vessel. They are the backbone of every voyage — the party responsible for ensuring the ship is fit, legal, compliant, and commercially reliable from port to port. While charterers, shippers, and agents […]
Read moreThe outbreak of hostilities in the Persian Gulf has sent shockwaves through global shipping markets, raising urgent legal questions for shipowners and charterers. From safe port obligations to war risk clauses and force majeure, contractual frameworks are being tested in real time. Region on Edge On 28 February 2026, US […]
Read moreThe IMB Piracy Reporting Centre recorded 16 incidents between January and March 2026, with Southeast Asia continuing to dominate the global count as Somali and Gulf of Guinea waters show signs of improvement. We have received the Q1 2026 Piracy and Armed Robbery Report from the International Maritime Bureau Piracy […]
Read moreRevised interpretation of requirements to Permanent Means of Access (PMA) IMPORTANT NOTICE For ships fitted with Permanent Means of Access (PMA), the revised interpretation from the IMO introduces additional requirements that must be followed by ship owners and managers. This revised interpretation is particularly relevant for oil tankers and bulk […]
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