Anastasia Kypriotaki

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) informs that from 1 June 2025, new safety management system (SMS) requirements will come into effect.

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has issued an investigation report into the Grounding of Hagen Oldendorff which took place in Port Hedland, Western Australia on 9 April 2022.

DNV has provided guidance on issues such as the Engine International Air Pollution Prevention (EIAPP) certification of engines and record maintenance, which have led to several PSC detentions.

The SHIPS for America Act, introduced by Senators Mark Kelly and Todd Young, along with Representatives John Garamendi and Trent Kelly, aims to revitalize the U.S. shipbuilding and commercial maritime industries.

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. ("K" Line) recently supplied marine biofuel to the VIKING OCEAN, a car carrier it operates, marking the first time biofuel has been used on its vessels in Japan.

ABL has partnered with the University of Strathclyde and the University of Plymouth to develop a decision-making software aimed at supporting decarbonization strategies for the maritime industry, including vessels and ports.

IMCA draws lessons learned from an incident in which a worker fell through an opening from one deck to another, and was injured as a result.

Captain Sir Ian McNaught has been appointed as the new President of the Merchant Navy Welfare Board (MNWB). He recently retired as Deputy Master of The Corporation of Trinity House, where he had served for 13 years.

The Baltic Exchange has issued its report for the last week, 16-20 December, to provide information of the bulk market performance. Capesize

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