Liberia launches platform to ensure compliance and security
Alfonso Castillero, CEO of the Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (LISCR), recently inaugurated the Registry Information Sharing Compact (RISC) database.
Read moreAlfonso Castillero, CEO of the Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (LISCR), recently inaugurated the Registry Information Sharing Compact (RISC) database.
Read moreFollowing escalating tensions in the Middle East between Israel, Lebanon and Iran, Ambrey has issued a circular to highlight what operators should bear in mind when calling ports in the area.
Read moreThe United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported on 18th June that Yemen's Houthi militants are suspected of sinking a second vessel, the Tutor, in the Red Sea.
Read moreThe Legal Committee (LEG) met in person for its 111th session at IMO Headquarters in London (with hybrid participation) from 22 to 26 April 2024. The Committee approved the revision of the Guidelines for accepting insurance companies, financial security providers and the International Group of Protection and Indemnity Associations (P & I Clubs). The updated Guidelines will be issued via a LEG circular.
Read moreThe Legal Committee (LEG) met in person for its 111th session at IMO Headquarters in London (with hybrid participation) from 22 to 26 April 2024. The Committee deals with all legal matters within the scope of IMO, including issues relating to liability and compensation, fair treatment of seafarers and the fraudulent registration of ships.
Read moreDue to recent threats from Yemen's Houthi rebels, the Panama Maritime Administration strongly recommends all Panama Flag Registry vessels to take all security measures and avoid transiting the Red Sea, with increased caution through the Strait of Bab al Mandeb.
Read moreFrom January to December 2023, Indonesia, Peru, Philippines, Ghana, and Singapore Straits are the locations that contributed to 70% of the total 120 incidents reported in the Panama Maritime Authority. As such, the Administration encourages all Ship- owners/Operators and Masters to take the proper maritime security measurements in order to reduce and minimize the risks associated.
Read moreThe World Shipping Council (WSC) expressed gratitude to EUNAVFOR on the launch of Operation ASPIDES, a defensive maritime security operation to safeguard freedom of navigation in the Red Sea - and adjacent international waters.
Read moreAdditional grain vessels have been rerouted from the Suez Canal to take routes around the Cape of Good Hope the previous week due to ongoing apprehensions about attacks on ships in the Red Sea, Reuters highlights.
Read moreAccording to news, the Houthis, supported by Iran, have asserted accountability for a dual missile assault on a freight vessel in the Red Sea on 12th February. This incident marks the most recent attack since November as they continue to enforce a blockade on the crucial trade route.
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