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Latest news from 45 flag state authorities

USA

  Nov 25, 2024

U.S. Coast Guard updates to four-digit VHF channel numbers

USCG has issued a new bulletin (MSIB Number 07-24, dated November 7, 2024) announcing an important update to the VHF marine radio system....

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  Nov 25, 2024

Cyprus issues comprehensive maritime security guidelines

Cyprus Shipping Ministry has issued Circular No. 35/2024 to provide updated and consolidated maritime security instructions....

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  Nov 22, 2024

Liberia issues advisory on SEEMP audits and deadline extension

Liberia Maritime Authority issues advisory on SEEMP implementation and audits under the 2021 Revised MARPOL Annex VI regulations....

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  Nov 21, 2024

Canada signs reciprocal arrangement with Brunei for recognition of STCW certificates

Transport Canada has issued a bulletin informing the marine community that Canada has signed a reciprocal arrangement with Brunei Darussalam....

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  Nov 20, 2024

Australia's NSCV update: watertight and weathertight integrity

Australian Maritime Safety Authority has issued NSCV Part C, Section 2 (Edition 1.1), outlining requirements for commercial vessel integrity....

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  Nov 15, 2024

Liberia: Retroactive SOLAS requirements for passenger ships

Liberia Maritime Authority announces new SOLAS safety requirements for existing passenger ships, effective by the first survey after Jan 1, 2028....

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  Nov 14, 2024

Isle of Man: 2025 MARPOL discharge rules for Red Sea & Gulf of Aden

Isle of Man Ship Registry issues guidance on new MARPOL environmental rules for Red Sea & Gulf of Aden, effective January 1, 2025 (Notice 006-24)....

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  Nov 13, 2024

Updated security training requirements for seafarers on Liberian-flagged vessels

Marine Operations Note 04/2024 by Liberia Maritime Authority updates security training requirements for seafarers per 2010 STCW Manila Amendments....

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  Nov 13, 2024

St. Vincent and the Grenadines issued a revised circular on ship recycling compliance

SVG Maritime Administration has released updated Circular GEN 024 on ship recycling, outlining compliance and safety requirements....

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  Nov 12, 2024

India forms Working Group for offshore regulatory gap assessment and training improvement

DGS India forms volunteer Working Group to assess regulatory gaps in offshore training and competency, focusing on areas outside STCW standards....

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USA

  Nov 11, 2024

USCG warning on preventing catastrophic fires from fuel hose chafing on towing vessels

USCG issued Safety Alert 09-24 after a towing vessel fire highlighted severe risks from chafing on fuel hoses connected to main engines....

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  Nov 11, 2024

Liberia's notice on reporting the loss or drifting of freight containers

Liberia Maritime Authority issued Marine Notice SAF-015 on reporting the loss or drifting of freight containers at sea....

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