In the last four months, Aliağa ship recycling workers have faced three tragic fatal accidents. Despite repeated warnings by civil society organisations, inadequate occupational safety measures, insufficient inspections, and weak enforcement of labour and environmental regulations continue to threaten…
Southbound transits halted16 Jan 2026, Dardanelles, TurkiyeSouthbound traffic in the Dardanelles Strait was suspended at 16:00 hours local time today (16 January).READ MORE Fender replacement works at Peng Chau Transfer…
Establishment of Restricted Area for drone exercise08 Jan 2026, Hong KongA Restricted Area will be established on 9 January in Victoria Harbour off the Hung Hom Promenade to facilitate a…
Implementation of the Merchant Shipping Amendment30 Dec 2025, Hong KongThe Merchant Shipping (Local Vessels) (General) (Amendment) Regulation 2025 (the “Amendment Regulation”) will come into operation on 1 January 2026.READ MORE…
The European Commission launched its long-awaited consultation on the 15th update of the European List of ship recycling facilities. As the NGO Shipbreaking Platform, we call on the EU to remove all…
A few hours ago we had the honour in participating in an interesting live interview at VERGINA TV’s studio in Athens. Stergios Kalogiros, VERGINA TV’s founder, following the latest incidents…
For the 35thyear in succession MEDASSET participated in the 45 th Standing Committee Meeting of the Bern Convention, highlighting the ongoing and serious failures in protecting critical habitats, for the…
As predicted, and following part 11, slaughtering continues in UKRAINE, the Middle East is still in LIMBO, CHINA and JAPAN are at loggerheads, in the UK an epidemic arises, the…
Waters receding in flood-stricken areas02 Dec 2025, Sri LankaColombo Port is fully operational again today (2 December) after being compelled to cease operations due to unsafe conditions related to the…
Philippos Ioulianou, Managing Director of EmissionLink, has warned the IMO’s decision to delay its Net Zero Framework is creating a regulatory vacuum that threatens to fragment global shipping decarbonisation efforts. “What looks…
Fog halts traffic14 Nov 2025, Bosphorus, TurkiyeVessel traffic in the Bosphorus was suspended at 05.22 hours local time today (14 November) due to poor visibility caused by dense fog.READ MORE…
Pilotage suspended27 Oct 2025, Dardanelles, TurkiyePilotage in the Dardanelles Strait was suspended today (27 October) due to bad weather.READ MORE Cyclone Montha to hit east coast27 Oct 2025, IndiaThe deep…
Maintenance dredging24 Oct 2025, Dahej, IndiaPost-monsoon maintenance dredging of the berth face at Dahej is planned for three days from 29 October to 1 November.READ MORE Implementation of new maritime…
Around the Island Canoe Races23 Oct 2025, Hong KongCanoe races around Lamma Island will take place from 0900 hours to 1600 hours on 25 October .READ MORE Traffic suspension for…
FONASBA opens its arms to wider membership at AGM in Turkey Between 14 – 17 October, the Federation of National Associations of Ship Brokers and Agents (FONASBA) held its Annual…
OCTOBER 14, 2025 ANCHORING IN TURKISH WATERS It has been brought to the attention of the Managers that there has been an increased number of damaged underwater pipelines, cables and…
Report on the investigation into the collision between the tender to Isabell Princess of the Sea and the rigid inflatable boat Vega resulting in one fatality on 27 July 2024 Summary: On the evening…
Operations unaffected by transport strike so far12 Sep 2025, Kandla & Mundra, IndiaDespite the protest by Members of the All Transport Association of Kandla, Mundra and Kutch which started this…
Operational since August 2025, the strategic site offers seamless connection to the U.S., Europe and rest of the world London, United Kingdom, September 04, 2025 — Federal Express Corporation, one of…
The Italian-flagged ferry MOBY DREA, which left Genoa in July after its owner assured Italian authorities it would be refurbished in Croatia and returned to service, is now mired in controversy.…
