Category: Marine News Update
SOLAS FSS CODE UPDATE – FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENT FOR RORO, PASSENGER,& CARGO SHIPS
The IMO has introduced significant amendments through MSC.550(108) and MSC.555(108), updating SOLAS Chapter II-2 and the FSS Code to enhance fire safety standards for Ro-Ro, passenger, and cargo ships, effective from 1 January 2026. These changes are driven by lessons learned from past fire incidents and findings from EMSA’s FIRESAFE […]
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U.S TEMPORARY AUTHORIZATION FOR IRAN BASED CRUDE OIL
“OFAC Authorizing the Delivery and Sale of Crude Oil and Petroleum Products of Iranian-Origin Loaded on Vessels as of March 20, 2026.” The attached document is an official release issued by theOffice of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), U.S. Department of the Treasury. This General License U provides temporary authorization for […]
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Malaysia detained 2 oil tankers
MMEA Detains Two Tankers for Suspected Illegal STS Oil Transfer off Penang The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) Penang detained two tankers on 29 January for suspected illegal ship-to-ship oil transfer operations about 24 nautical miles west of Muka Head, Penang. According to MMEA Penang Director Captain Muhammad Suffi Mohd […]
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USA Releases Indian Merchant Navy Officers after 20 days
Indian Merchant Navy Officer Returns Home After 20-Day Detention Following Seizure of Tanker A merchant navy officer from Himachal Pradesh has returned home safely after being detained for nearly 20 days following the seizure of a Russian-flagged oil tanker by the United States Coast Guard in international waters. Rakshit Chauhan, […]
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