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Latest news from 45 flag state authorities

  Aug 26, 2024

Enhanced safety protocols for enclosed spaces: lessons from recent fatal incidents at Indian ports

The Directorate General of Shipping, India issued a shipping circular addressing safety measures following two fatal incidents at Indian ports....

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  Aug 23, 2024

USCG Commandant Instruction: Special Agent Insignia policy

USCG issued Commandant Instruction COMDTINST 5527.4 providing detailed guidelines on how to earn the Special Agent Insignia....

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  Aug 23, 2024

Cayman Islands advisory: GPS week rollover impact on JRC equipment

MACI issued a guidance note to inform about an upcoming GPS Week Number Rollover event that will impact specific JRC equipment....

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  Aug 22, 2024

Australia grants exemption to large cruise vessels from Coastal Trading Act regulations

The Australian Government has issued a directive under Section 11 of the Coastal Trading (Revitalising Australian Shipping) Act 2012....

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  Aug 22, 2024

USCG: Guidelines on construction and certification requirements for commercial fishing vessels

USCG has issued a policy letter outlining guidelines for the construction, survey, and maintenance of certain commercial fishing vessels (CFIVs)....

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  Aug 21, 2024

Canada: Guidelines for distinguishing and operating pleasure vs. non-pleasure crafts

Transport Canada has issued Ship Safety Bulletin No. 19/2024 on using pleasure craft as a non-pleasure craft....

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  Aug 21, 2024

India revises fee structure for DG Communication Centre

DGS India issued shipping circular No. 22 of 2024 revising the registration and annual fees for services provided by the DG Communication Centre....

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  Aug 21, 2024

Isle of Man: Guidance on tonnage measurement and certification for vessels under 24 meters

The Isle of Man Ship Registry amended the Registry Advice Notice RAN 03 titled Tonnage and Measurement of Ships under 24m Overall Length....

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  Aug 20, 2024

Minimum requirements for seafarers on Liberian-registered ships under MLC, 2006

Liberia Maritime Authority amended notice on minimum requirements for seafarers working on ships under the MLC, 2006....

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  Aug 19, 2024

UK guidance on exemptions for small Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) under 2.5 meters

The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency issued MGN 702 (M), which outlines specific regulations for MASS that are less than 2.5 meters in length....

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  Aug 16, 2024

Marshall Islands issues security advisory for Israeli ports and nearby areas

The Republic of the Marshall Islands Maritime Administrator issued a ship security advisory regarding the geopolitical conflict in Israel....

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  Aug 15, 2024

Guidelines for implementing SHaPoLi/EPL systems on Maltese-registered ships

The Merchant Shipping Directorate of Transport Malta issued a technical notice on the implementation of the SHaPoLi/EPL....

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