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Latest news from 45 flag state authorities

  Sep 16, 2024

U.S. Coast Guard alert: Essential forklift training to prevent maritime injuries

USCG Safety Alert 04-24 highlights dangers of untrained forklift operators on vessels and stresses the need for proper training to ensure safety....

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  Sep 13, 2024

UK list of vessel traffic and local port services course providers for 2024-25

UK MCA issued MIN 554 (M) Amendment 7 with the list of vessel traffic services and local port services course providers for 2024-25....

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  Sep 12, 2024

Mandatory submission of Maritime Declaration of Health for vessels arriving in Singapore

MPA Singapore issues circular on updated NEA requirements for Maritime Declaration of Health (MDH) submission for vessels arriving in Singapore....

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  Sep 11, 2024

USCG issues safety alert on the importance of gas-free certification and compliance during hot work on vessels

USCG issued safety alert 03-24 warning of the critical need to ensure a gas-free environment before performing hot work on vessels....

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  Sep 09, 2024

Singapore launches digital PPCDL/APPCDL, replacing physical cards

MPA Singapore has introduced PPCDL and APPCDL as alternatives to physical licence cards, effective 1 September 2024....

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  Sep 06, 2024

Updated list of countries recognized by the Bahamas for STCW certification and flag state endorsements

BMA revised Marine Notice 13, updating the list of countries recognized for STCW certificate recognition and Bahamas Flag State Endorsements....

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  Sep 05, 2024

Guidelines for registration and safe recycling of ships under the Liberian flag

Liberia Maritime Authority outlines procedures for Liberian-flagged ships' final voyage to environmentally sound recycling facilities....

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  Sep 04, 2024

Singapore launches Digital Harbour Craft Manning Licence

MPA Singapore published a port marine circular announcing the launch of the Digital Harbour Craft Manning Licence starting from 1 September 2024....

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  Sep 03, 2024

Bermuda: Guidelines for electronic signatures on Seafarers’ Employment Agreements

The Bermuda Shipping and Maritime Authority has published BMIN 2024-038 informing that BSMA now accepts electronic signatures on SEA....

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  Sep 02, 2024

Hong Kong vessel fatal mooring accident: key safety lessons

The Hong Kong Marine Department issued Note 33/2024 on a fatal accident during mooring on a Hong Kong-registered vessel in Qingdao, China....

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  Aug 30, 2024

MARAD advisory: Navigational threats in Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Arabian Sea, and Indian Ocean

US Maritime Administration has issued advisories addressing the threats in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Arabian Sea, and Indian Ocean....

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  Aug 29, 2024

India: e-Migrate system updates for seafarer communication

DGS India Circular 25/2024 updates the e-Migrate system to enhance communication and accuracy in seafarer recruitment and placement....

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