IMO Secretary-General strongly condemns ship attack near the Strait of Hormuz, with three seafarers reported missing. The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has expressed deep concern and strong…
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New interactive format will streamline passage planning for mariners Taunton, UK – The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has launched ADMIRALTY Digital Sailing Directions (ADSD), transforming its world leading Sailing Directions navigational guides into a high-performance, interactive digital format. Designed to simplify passage planning and…
No commercial justification for risking seafarers’ lives, says IMO Secretary-General Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Mr. Arsenio Dominguez issued the following statement: “I am increasingly concerned by reports…
Inmarsat Maritime’s Partner Director for Europe and the Americas, Kalliope “Popi” Economou, outlines how a combination of advanced multi-network connectivity and regional partnerships is supporting Greek shipping’s digital and human-centred…
Wallem Group, a leading global maritime partner, has released details of an incident in May when a ship under its management rescued two Filipino fishermen from their sinking boat. The…
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by Stas Margaronis Mariners stranded by the Iran War in the Strait of Hormuz are facing food and water shortages, shore leave for mariners working on commercial vessels is disappearing…
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Two acclaimed Greek journalists questioned John Faraclas of www.allaboutshipping.co.uk in London on the current warring situation on EPT3 102FM Radio; a very timely interview given the gloabl uncertainty with two…
Good Morning Monaco Friday, May 15, 2026 Monaco health authorities monitoring hantavirus cluster linked to cruise ship Monaco’s government says it is closely monitoring the international health situation following the…
IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez opened the 111th session of the Maritime Safety Committee of the International Maritime Organization today, which brings together IMO’s 176 Member States to discuss issues related…
by Captain Michalis Fragkias The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is a development and publishing body composed of representatives from national standardization organizations. ISO standards provide uniform methods through which…
13TH MAY 2026 – TT Club, the leading the leading global transport and logistics insurer, is urging ports, terminals, warehouses and transport and logistics operators to prepare for the Atlantic hurricane season for…
How to document PFOS-free fire extinguishing foam on board Information for: Owners/managers, shipyards, manufacturers, and flag states. NEED TO KNOW All firefighting foams on board (fixed systems and portable equipment) must…
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Mara Kruze has been named the recipient of the British Tugowners Association (BTA) Tug Trainee of the Year Award 2026, announced at the BTA Annual Conference on 7 May. Mara…
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has donated the wreck of fishing vessel Nicola Faith to Cranfield University for use when training students in accident investigation on their Fundamentals of Accident Investigation…
Viewers can find Diaplous Weekly Intelligence Report, covering major developments within the week 29 Apr – 06 May 2026. Download report here. For your reference, please see below the highlights of this…
Report on the investigation into the catastrophic engine failure and subsequent fire on board the site investigation vessel Kommandor Susan in the Firth of Forth, Scotland on 25 January 2025 Summary At 1305 on 25 January 2025, the site investigation vessel Kommandor…
São Paulo, 5 May 2026 – Tug Network Team (TNT) has appointed Felipe Gouvêa as Executive Director. The alliance, launched in the Americas in 2024 and recently expanded into Europe,…