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The first quarter of 2026 confirms a trend that should give every shipowner and ship manager pause: Port State Control detentions are rising — and

Why This Matters More Than Ever A recent update from the International Maritime Organization is quietly reshaping how vessels manage Permanent Means of Access (PMA)—and

A Technical Insight for Shipowners, Operators, and Marine Professionals The latest amendments to the SOLAS Convention, adopted by the International Maritime Organization through Resolutions MSC.550(108)

For shipowners and fleet operators, the gap between having a Safety Management System and actually managing safety has never been more consequential — or more

Red Sea Under Renewed Threat: What Shipowners Must Reassess Now The Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandab Strait have once again become focal points of

From regulatory intent to operational reality The 13th session of the IMO’s Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR 13), held in London in February

There is an elementary principle that should govern any law: you cannot impose an obligation without guaranteeing the means to fulfil it. The European Union,

Key Lessons from a Real Engine Room Fire Purpose This article highlights important lessons learned from a recent engine room fire that required the activation

Fatal accidents in enclosed spaces continue to occur across the maritime industry. Despite the availability of procedures and equipment, investigations repeatedly show the same critical

In the maritime industry, internal audits are not merely a regulatory requirement. Instead, they represent a strategic tool to ensure safety, compliance and operational excellence.

AHI-FOG Water Mist Nozzles: End of Life Notice and Safety Implications The manufacturer has recently issued an important announcement regarding the end of life of

Port State Control (PSC) is increasingly consistent on MARPOL Annex VI: when documentation, recording, and “day-to-day evidence” don’t match the equipment onboard, deficiencies are raised

The International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) Manual will undergo a significant set of amendments. For shipowners, managers and masters, this update represents

Recent inspections conducted by DNV have revealed multiple cases of CO₂ fire-extinguishing systems with depleted cylinders, a condition that may critically compromise both fire safety

The maritime sector is undergoing a profound transformation driven by the need to reduce emissions and adopt cleaner energy sources. Among the most significant developments

The long-awaited second edition of the CDI/ICS/OCIMF/SIGTTO Ship-to-Ship (STS) Transfer Guide, published in 2025, marks the most significant update in over a decade. Building on

Safe embarkation and disembarkation protect both crew members and visitors. Therefore, shipowners, operators, and masters must treat this activity as a critical safety task. In

At its 110th session (June 2025), the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) addressed a long-standing issue: the divergent interpretations of SOLAS regulations II-2/13.4.1 and 13.4.2 concerning

IMO III 11: Remote Surveys, ISM Audits and ISPS Verifications – Guidance Finalized The IMO Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) held its 11th

The Port State Control Concentrated Inspection Campaign (PSC CIC) 2025 runs from 1 September to 30 November and focuses exclusively on ballast water management. Below

In July 2024, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) released a joint circular—MSC-MEPC.2/Circ.18—introducing new guidelines for the sampling of fuel oil to determine compliance with MARPOL

Introduction The 12th session of the IMO Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR 12) concluded in London on 22 May 2025, bringing

Ensuring Compliance and Safety in Hazardous Shipboard Areas Keywords: certified safe-type electrical equipment, hazardous areas, tanker safety, gas carrier safety, SOLAS Chapter II-1, IEC 60079-17,