The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Department of State, acting on Thursday, 8 October, under Operation Economic Outcast,…
Category: Maritime Regulations
Orissa High Court orders Unity’s 23 abandoned crew home
The Orissa High Court on 6 October ordered India to repatriate 23 abandoned seafarers from the detained tanker Unity at…
Japan puts 35 shadow-fleet ships under a first vessel-level permit
Japan’s foreign, finance and industry ministries said on Friday, 2 October, that Tokyo had placed 35 ships under a new…
MARINA eyes lithium batteries in the June Aster Coron fire
The Philippine Star reported on Saturday, 3 October, that the Maritime Industry Authority’s maritime safety investigation into the 9 September…
UK sanctions five LNG carriers in a new Russia shipping package
The United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office added eight ships to the Russia sanctions list on Thursday, 1 October.…
Russia inspects Cyprus-flag cargo ship Västerbotten bound for Sillamäe
Estonia’s Police and Border Guard Board confirmed on Thursday, 1 October, that Russian border guards had stopped the Cyprus-flag cargo…
Japan issues first ship-suspension order after Tokai Kisen alcohol violations
Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism ordered Tokai Kisen Co. on Friday, 2 October, to take three passenger…
Taiwan Coast Guard stops an uncontained STS by two Sierra Leone-flag tankers off Taichung
Taiwan’s Coast Guard Administration told local media on Thursday, 1 October, that a Taichung patrol boat had boarded and stopped…
Oman restates AIS-on rules for foreign ships in its territorial sea
The Oman Maritime Security Centre set out, on Thursday, 1 October, the security and operating requirements that apply to foreign…
UAE makes MPCI pre-load cargo filings mandatory from 1 October
The United Arab Emirates’ Maritime Pre-Load Cargo Information programme became mandatory on Thursday, 1 October, for shipping lines and freight…
