RISK4SEA, a leading provider of Port State Control intelligence, is proud to announce the release of the Top PSC Performers List, for each of  sixteen (16) segments of the oceangoing fleet to embrace excellence in Port State Control (PSC) performance

The Palau Ship Registry has issued a notice that provides guidelines on food handling, storage and preparation to ensure the health of all persons on board a vessel and addresses the Maritime Labor Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006) requirements that foods meet minimum standards for quality and be prepared and served in hygienic conditions.

New VHF marine radios are now displaying four-digit channel numbers in place of the older two-digit channel number ending with the letter “A”, to better harmonized U.S. use of VHF maritime mobile band with international use of the band, the USCG informed in a recent alert.

The Liberia Ship Registy has issued advisory to highlight recent retroactive SOLAS requirements for existing passenger ships that were recently adopted by reference (a), and which require compliance not later than the first Passenger Ship Safety Survey on or after 1 January 2028.

All persons employed or engaged in any capacity on board a ship required to comply with the ISPS Code shall receive security familiarization training from the Ship Security Officer (SSO) or an equally qualified individual before being assigned any shipboard duties.

The Hong Kong Marine Department issued notice to inform about the amendments to Chapter II-2 and Chapter V of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), which will enter into force on 1 January 2026.

Previous IMO Martitime Safety Committees decided to amend the LSA Code and the Revised Recommendation on Testing of Life-Saving Appliances. The Hong Kong Marine Department has issued a notice to inform about these amendments which will enter into force on 1 January 2026.

Kindness involves making a conscious choice to assist others or yourself, driven by sincere and warm-hearted intentions. It often means prioritizing the needs of others over our own.

In today’s era of digital transformation, innovation is everywhere. Understanding the steps to successfully introduce a product or idea to the market makes it easier to gain stakeholder’s acceptance.

Being aware of our emotions is crucial for making decisions that truly benefit us. Developing emotional awareness involves taking time to reflect on and keep track of our feelings.