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PSC FOCUS WK : 20 – China －Joint Special Campaign on Ship Pollution Prevention and Control Launched by the Four MSAs around the Bohai Sea (2026)

Four MSAs Launch Joint 5-Month Pollution Crackdown Across the Bohai Sea Tianjin, Hebei, Liaoning and Shandong maritime authorities join forces for a coordinated inspection drive covering oily water, air emissions, fuel quality and high-risk operations. Starting 5 June 2026, the maritime safety administrations of Tianjin, Hebei, Liaoning and Shandong began […]

July 2, 2026July 2, 2026PSC FOCUS

Cyprus Flag Update – Circular 17/2026: Electronic Log Books

Cyprus has issued Circular 17/2026, allowing Cyprus-flagged vessels to voluntarily replace paper-based Deck Log Books, Engine Room Log Books, and GMDSS Radio Log Books with approved Electronic Log Books (ELBs). The circular comes into force on 1 July 2026, replacing Circular 25/2020. ✅ Voluntary use of Electronic Log Books is […]

July 1, 2026Maritime Industry Updates

MACHINERY PLANNED MAINTENANCE

Major Scheme Updates You Need to Know The framework governing how machinery maintenance is planned, monitored, and surveyed aboard vessels is undergoing a significant overhaul. From new survey codes to streamlined documentation, the updates aim to modernise the process and reduce administrative burden on ship operators — here’s what you […]

July 1, 2026Maritime Industry Updates

RIGHTSHIP INSPECTION – RISQ -WK : 7 – Phase 3 Is Here — Are Your Vessels Ready?

Effective 1 July 2026, Phase 3 of RightShip’s Inspection Age Trigger extends the mandatory inspection requirement to Dry Bulk and General Cargo vessels aged 11 years and older. If your vessel hasn’t been inspected, the consequences are immediate. At a Glance What Happens Without a Valid Inspection? Action Required — […]

June 25, 2026RIGHTSHIP INSPECTION

North-East Atlantic Becomes the Next Major Emission Control Area: New Compliance Era Begins for Shipping

The global maritime industry is set to enter a new phase of environmental compliance following the adoption of amendments to MARPOL Annex VI at MEPC 84, which officially designate the North-East Atlantic as a new Emission Control Area (ECA) for nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulphur oxides (SOx), and particulate matter (PM). […]

June 19, 2026June 19, 2026Maritime Industry Updates

PSC FOCUS – WK : 18 – AMSA National Compliance Plan 2025–26

Port State Control Preparation Guidance — Vessels Calling Australia AMSA will conduct a minimum of 2,400 PSC inspections on foreign-flagged vessels in 2025-26 using an enhanced risk-based targeting model. Vessels with weak maintenance, poor SMS implementation, or prior deficiencies face more intrusive inspections. Masters and operators calling Australian ports should […]

June 18, 2026June 18, 2026Blog, PSC FOCUS

RIGHTSHIP INSPECTION – RISQ – WK : 4

A New Era of Fleet Oversight – RightShip Inspection Age Trigger Reduced from 14 Years to 10 Year A Major Industry Shift in Vessel Oversight RightShip has formally revised its vessel inspection age trigger from 14 years to 10 years, rolling out through a phased implementation schedule that concludes in […]

June 5, 2026June 5, 2026RIGHTSHIP INSPECTION

PSC FOCUS WK :16 — MLC & PSC

Why MLC Compliance Matters During Port State Control Inspections Port State Control (PSC) inspections continue to identify recurring Maritime Labour Convention (MLC 2006) deficiencies onboard vessels. Being caught with these issues can lead to detentions, delays, and reputational damage. Here’s a breakdown of the most common deficiencies found — and […]

June 4, 2026PSC FOCUS

853 Ships. One Common Thread: Emergency Power Systems That Couldn’t Deliver

Inside IACS’s Landmark Year-Long Inspection Campaign and What It Means for SOLAS Compliance The Wake-Up Call From Tokyo In a landmark safety initiative, the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has released findings from its year-long Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Emergency Power Supply (EPS) Tests — the largest of […]

June 3, 2026Maritime Industry Updates

PSC FOCUS – WK – 14 : BALLAST WATER PSC OBSERVATION AROUND THE WORLD

May 21, 2026PSC FOCUS