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ABS published its latest Quarterly Report on Port State Control (PSC), providing information to owners on deficiencies identified on ABS vessels during inspections carried out by the various PSC regimes globally during the fourth quarter of 2024.

The Bangladesh Coast Guard (BCG) has seized a Panama-flagged commercial vessel and a Bangladeshi oil tanker for illegally exchanging fuel oil and evading customs duties at the outer anchorage of Kutubdia. 

Russia announced the inspection of Russian companies that operate tankers for the compliance with rules for transportation of oil products.

The Danish Maritime Authority is strengthening efforts to ensure that tankers located at Skagen Red comply with the rules for safety at sea, environmental protection and protection of seafarers.

A Greek shipping company has pleaded guilty and was sentenced for violating the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships (APPS) and falsifying records during an April 2023 port call in Corpus Christi.

RISK4SEA is announcing the launch of its new initiative, “PSC Resilient 50”, a ranking that highlights the Leading 50 Managers who have achieved outstanding Port State Control (PSC) performance having the most PSCIs with zero detentions.

RISK4SEA, a leading provider of Port State Control (PSC) intelligence, is proud to announce the 2nd edition of its Top PSC Performers List, recognizing excellence across sixteen (16) segments of the oceangoing fleet.

Africa Marine Services (Europe) Limited issued an update on local penalties for stowaways arriving in Ghanaian ports.

The China Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) has started a focused inspection campaign from January 15 to October 14, 2025, to enhance safety for personnel who access enclosed spaces aboard ships.

From 1 September 2024 to 30 November 2024, Black Sea MoU carried out a Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) focusing on Crew Wages and Seafarer Employment Agreements in accordance with the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006).