The 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 […]
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German customs authorities have uncovered approximately 1.6 tonnes of cocaine, valued at nearly €30 million, concealed within a shipment of bananas at the Port of Hamburg. The operation, carried out in coordination with Hamburg police, marks a significant success in the ongoing fight against international drug trafficking. The seizure was […]
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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Key Highlights What’s Happening The United States has announced a sweeping naval blockade targeting all maritime traffic entering and leaving Iranian ports, following the breakdown of high-level talks over the weekend. The move threatens to unravel a fragile ceasefire that had only been in place for two weeks after weeks […]
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(In accordance with STCW Convention, SOLAS and MLC 2006) This guidance addresses Port State Control inspections related to: • Certification of seafarers (STCW Convention) • Safe manning requirements (SOLAS Chapter V, Regulation 14) • Crew welfare and hours of rest (MLC 2006, Regulation 2.7) The objective is to ensure that […]
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Week 49 CH 2.3.1 : Were the Master and Chief Engineer familiar with the procedure to maintain the Enhanced Survey File in accordance with the Classification Society Rules, and was the vessel free of any visible or documentary evidence of concerns with the structural condition of the hull or cargo […]
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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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