Relevant for shipowners, managers, seafarers, maritime training institutes and flag states. The 11th session of the IMO Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC 11) took place from 13 to…
Ambipar Response, the emergency response division of Ambipar Group, a global leader in environmental management, played an essential role in the high-profile rescue operation of the Sounion tanker (IMO: 9312145)…
Agreement around EcoTow solution secures Höegh Autoliners the first ever low-carbon towage service in Australia Copenhagen and Oslo, 08 January 2025: Svitzer, a leading global towage provider, and Höegh Autoliners, a leading global provider of ocean transportation…
Closure due to inclement weather08 Jan 2025, Buckeye Bahamas Hub, BahamasDue to inclement weather, Buckeye Bahamas Hub was closed at 11:00 hours local time yesterday (7 January).READ MORE Further protected…
Changes to Marine Special Service tariff30 Dec 2024, Karaikal, IndiaKaraikal Port has restructured its Marine Special Services tariff, effective from 1 January 2025.READ MORE One-way traffic restriction30 Dec 2024, Dubai,…
What: McAllister, a leader in ship docking, towing, and maritime transportation, is commemorating its 160th anniversary with an evening of celebration. Founded in 1864 in New York Harbor with a…
The company started its operations in Maranhão, where two tugboats were deployed to serve the Ports of Itaqui, Ponta da Madeira, and Alumar. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – 05 December 2024 – Svitzer, a…
Revision in fuel surcharge03 Dec 2024, Gangavaram PortThe Port of Gangavaram has announced revised fuel surcharges with effect from 1 December 2024.READ MORE New towage infrastructure levy03 Dec 2024, MelbourneA…
Acts of exceptional bravery at sea honoured at annual IMO Awards ceremony The 2024 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea has been presented to two sets of nominees: the…
SoundingsMagazine Soundings magazine is the official magazine of the American Salvage Association. It is circulated to ASA members and industry leaders on a quarterly basis. Each issue of Soundings highlights…
Sustainability & efficiency gain a more significant role in new port tariffs12 Nov 2024, Rotterdam, NetherlandsThe Port of Rotterdam Authority has set the tariffs for the port of Rotterdam for…
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Tug boat strike update (17 October)17 Oct 2024, Nantes/Saint-Nazaire, FranceThere will be no tug service available in the Port of Nantes-St Nazaire, including Donges and Montoir, from today (17 October)…
Report on the investigation of the capsize of the recreational craft Wheelyboat 123 with the loss of two lives on Roadford Lake, Devon, England on 8 June 2022 Summary: On 8 June…
Tugboat strike16 Oct 2024, Nantes/Saint-Nazaire, FranceA strike by tugboat officers is due to start at Nantes/Saint-Nazaire tomorrow morning (17 October).READ MORE Poor visibility halts traffic16 Oct 2024, Bosphorus, TurkeyVessel traffic…
Marine conditions improving11 Oct 2024, BahamasMarine and weather conditions at Port Freeport, Bahamas, are improving after the passage of Hurricane Milton.READ MORE Deployment of artificial reefs west of International Airport11…
The law of salvage, a concept unique to maritime law, was established by decisions of the UK Admiralty Court in the 18th and 19th centuries. The Lloyd’s Open Form (“LOF”), which has…
Report on the investigation of the collision between the pair trawlers Guiding Light (H 90) and Guiding Star (H 360) resulting in the flooding and sinking of Guiding Star 33 nautical miles south-east of Fair Isle,…
SOLAS – Consolidated Edition, 2024 eBook Out Now on Witherby Connect£165 The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, better known as SOLAS, covers a wide range of…
Revised maximum permissible drafts19 Sep 2024, Karaikal, IndiaThe maximum permissible drafts at Karaikal Port have been revised up to 30 September.READ MORE New tug tariff19 Sep 2024, Donggi, IndonesiaNew tug…
The shipping analyst, lecturer on shipping issues in academic and professional institutions in the United Kingdom and around the globe, member of the Chios Marine Club, author and co-founder of…
ZELIM UNVEILS WORLD’S FIRST UNMANNED MAN OVERBOARD RESCUE VESSEL AT SMM TRADE FAIR Zelim, the Edinburgh based sea survival innovator, has today officially launched the world’s first unmanned/manned remotely controlled…