Panama regains its place on the Paris MoU White List following sustained improvements in safety, compliance, and Port State Control performance. Panama Rejoins Paris MoU White List After Strengthening Maritime Standards Panama has officially been reinstated on the Paris Memorandum of Understanding (Paris MoU) White List, marking a significant milestone […]
Read more✓ Fire Control Plans on Maltese-registered ships must use IMO-approved graphical symbols in accordance with SOLAS requirements. ✓ Ships constructed before 1 January 2004 may continue using IMO Resolution A.654(16) unless their Fire Control Plans are updated or reissued. ✓ New or revised Fire Control Plans must use the latest […]
Read more✓ New SOLAS requirements for shipboard lifting appliances and anchor handling winches came into force from 1 January 2026. ✓ Existing ships must comply by their first renewal survey on or after 1 January 2026. ✓ Applies to lifting appliances, anchor handling winches, and associated loose gear, with specified exemptions […]
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Experienced Crew Are Not Immune – The Biggest Threat Often Comes During Everyday Operations The latest analysis of thousands of maritime crew injury claims has revealed an important reality for the global shipping industry—most seafarer injuries are not caused by emergencies or unusual situations, but during routine, planned onboard operations. […]
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Every inspection looks beyond the machinery. This week’s RISQ focus turns to two questions that protect the people running the ship: 2.2 – Has the vessel been provided with certificates of financial security for seafarers? 2.3 – Can all crew communicate effectively in the working language of the ship? 01 […]
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Safe pilot transfer is one of the most critical operations carried out at sea. Despite continuous improvements in safety, accidents and fatalities still occur due to incorrectly rigged pilot ladders, poor maintenance, or a lack of understanding of the safety principles behind established requirements. To encourage the next generation of […]
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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 […]
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Filipino Crew PEME Package — What’s New A widely used Pre-Employment Medical Examination (PEME) scheme for Filipino seafarers has been updated with revised examination items, effective 20 February 2026. The update is designed to strengthen the early detection of pre-existing conditions, helping to reduce onboard crew illness claims. The fee […]
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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 […]
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Port: Algeciras, SpainInspection Date: June 2026Inspector: An…. Inspector’s Overall Style The inspection lasted almost the entire day and was very evidence-driven. The inspector rarely accepted verbal answers alone and almost every discussion ended with requests such as: Bridge, Engine and Cargo departments were all inspected in detail. Random crew interviews […]
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