On February 28th, vessel MV LEONIDAS (IMO: 9696474), managed by Laskaridis Shipping Co. Ltd, while proceeding to Port Veracruz, Mexico, received a mayday call from the fishing boat “Benjamin” by VHF.

British Ports Association (BPA) shared an enlightening map on twitter, showcasing Port Regulatory Health Ratings. The map is a result of a major assessment on ports' regulatory framework.

AMSA reminds that from 1st of January 2023, new regulations relating to air pollution from vessels have come into effect via the reissue of Marine Order 97 (MO97). In that regard, the short-term measure applies to certain types of foreign-flagged and commercial Australian vessels that undertake international voyages.

BIMCO has released the Shipping Overview & Outlook for the first quarter of 2023 (Q1) including key highlights of container, tanker and bulk markets.