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In A First, UK Royal Navy Sends 2 Auxiliary Vessels To India For Essential Maintenance

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In a significant development emphasising the relationship between the United Kingdom and India, Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) vessels RFA Argus and Lyme Bay arrived at L&T Shipbuilding’s Kattupalli Shipyard in Chennai for the Assisted Maintenance Period (AMP) and Self Maintenance Period (SMP), respectively. The collaboration marks a watershed moment in India and the United Kingdom’s […]

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UK MCA releases updated Code of Safe Working Practices

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Following industry and stakeholder feedback, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) amended the Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers (COSWP). While continuing to provide crucial information to the seafaring community, the code’s language, design, and structure have been modernised, making the code’s contents useful while remaining simple and obvious. The Code of Safe

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Indian Navy Rescues 23 Pakistani Seafarers From Iranian Fishing Vessel Targeted by Pirates

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The Indian Navy rescued 23 Pakistani sailors and their Iranian fishing vessel, which had been targeted by pirates in the Arabian Sea. The anti-piracy operation lasted more than 12 hours and was ultimately successful. The Indian Navy issued a statement stating that they received information about a piracy attack on a fishing vessel named Al-Kambar

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IMO advances new guidelines for safe transport of plastic pellets on ships

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The IMO is working to ensure the safe transit of plastic pellets carried on ships, which can harm the marine ecosystem if spilt into the water. IMO’s Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR 11) met from February 19 to 23 at IMO Headquarters in London and agreed on draft recommendations regarding the carriage of

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New Maritime Emissions Reduction Centre Launched In Athens

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The Lloyd’s Register (LR) Maritime Decarbonisation Hub has formed a global Maritime Emissions Reduction Centre (abbreviated as the M-ERC), a non-profit corporation headquartered in Athens, with five significant shipowners as Founding Members. This endeavor, in the perspective of LR and the Founding Members, is important and highlights Athens’ importance as a global marine hub. The

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Regulatory Agenda for 2024

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A vital component of international trade and commerce, the marine sector is currently negotiating a changing regulatory environment that will affect its present and future. Looking ahead, the regulatory agenda for the maritime industry is dominated by a few important items. Environmental sustainability is prioritised, with a focus on cutting greenhouse gas emissions and implementing

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China’s COSCO Shipping Reveals the World’s Biggest Electric Containerships

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The 700TEU electric container ships N997 and N998, constructed on December 28 by COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry Co., Ltd., were acquired by COSCO Shipping Development. “Zhongyuan Haiyun Lvshui 01” and “Zhongyuan Haiyun Lvshui 02” are the world’s first electric container ships for the River-Sea Direct Service. This type of ship was independently researched, planned, and

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Bulgaria Is Preparing To Negotiate With Somali Pirates Following The Hijacking Of The MV Ruen

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In response to the recent capture of the Bulgarian bulk carrier MV Ruen, which is listed under the Maltese flag, Bulgaria is preparing for discussions with Somali pirates. The yacht, which was detained last week, arrived off the coast of Puntland, Somalia, near Bander Murcaayo during the weekend. The Bulgarian prime minister announced that talks

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