Uncover the most important maritime news today. Navigate through critical insights on industry developments, global shipping updates, and market trends shaping the future.
Seafarer Workforce Report 2026: Industry faces a shortfall of 39,100 STCW-certified officers
As the global maritime community marks the Day of the Seafarer on 25 June, BIMCO and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) have released the Seafarer Workforce Report 2026, warning of a growing shortage of qualified officers and highlighting the urgent need to expand the industry's talent pipeline.
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LIFE ONBOARD
SEAFiT
2026 Crew Welfare Awards: Keeping crew welfare at the heart of industry progress
The recipients of the 2026 Crew Welfare Awards, organized by SAFETY4SEA, were announced on Tuesday, June 23, during a virtual ceremony held as part of this year’s Crew Welfare Week.
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Why good food, good mood and strong minds matter more than ever
Stella Leontiou, Head Nutritionist, BSM Catering, notes that the maritime industry has embraced a powerful truth: Mental well-being is not just a personal matter. It’s a safety issue, an operational priority - and a human need..
Book Review: Understanding COLREGs for safe navigation
Mates/Masters Orals – COLREGs Questions, First Edition by Witherbys is a useful study guide for anyone preparing for a CoC oral exam.
Followership and covariation: A tale of two Kelleys and one safer industry
The maritime industry could benefit greatly from embracing a fundamental reality: safety depends not only on what people do, but also on understanding why they do it and how they can do it better.
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REGULATORY UPDATE
NCSR 13 opens as IMO tackles next steps in navigation and communication
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has opened the 13th session of the Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR 13), with Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez highlighting seafarer safety, maritime communications and digital navigation.
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Russia moves to simplify vessel registration with proposed reform
The Russian Ministry of Transport has prepared a draft presidential decree aimed at reshaping the country’s vessel registration system.
OFAC eases Iran oil sanctions, authorizes trade through August
The U.S. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has issued a temporary authorization allowing certain transactions involving Iranian crude oil, petrochemical products and petroleum products that would otherwise be prohibited under U.S. sanctions.
Greece introduces new digital system for seafarer certificates
Greece has launched a new digital platform aimed at modernising seafarer services aiming to streamline the issuance and validation of professional maritime certificates.
Türkiye to raise transit fees for Bosphorus and Dardanelles from 1 July
Türkiye will increase transit fees for vessels passing through the Bosphorus and Dardanelles by 15% from 1 July as part of its annual tariff revision.
Amendments to the IGC Code to enter into force in July 2028
Major amendments to the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC Code) are set to take effect on 1 July 2028.
IN THE CURRENT
MSC.560(108) and PSSR: What every seafarer should know in 2026
According to STCW.online, one topic keeps dominating discussions among seafarers and crew managers alike: the STCW Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (PSSR) course.
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How manufacturing safety technology can future-proof maritime operations
According to CDC data, workers in the maritime industry experience a higher fatality rate and risk of injury and illness than the national average across all other workplaces.
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SHIPPING 2030
GMF: Pooling can boost investment certainty in alternative fuels
The Global Maritime Forum (GMF) has published a new insight brief examining how pooling could unlock investment in new fuel production projects.
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India unveils eight-pillar maritime decarbonization roadmap
India has unveiled an ambitious eight-pillar maritime decarbonization roadmap aimed at transforming its shipping sector and increasing the Blue Economy’s contribution to national GDP from around 4% to 10% by 2047.
ExxonMobil completes B30 biofuel trial with Wallenius Wilhelmsen
ExxonMobil has successfully supplied Wallenius Wilhelmsen with a B30 0.50% sulphur marine fuel blend (B30 VLSFO) produced using fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) distillation residue.
Wind propulsion system gets successfully installed onboard car carrier
A new wind propulsion milestone has been reached with the successful installation of the Wing560 wind propulsion system aboard Wallenius Wilhelmsen's car carrier Tirranna.
WEF: Future of ports hinges on climate resilience and sustainable transformation
“Future-Proofing Ports: Nature, Climate and People as Drivers of Competitiveness,” published by the World Economic Forum and Lloyd’s Register Foundation, explained how ports can strengthen resilience against climate, environmental and social risks while improving collaboration across the maritime sector.
GMS: Geopolitical peace reshapes market dynamics and delays recycling surge
In its latest weekly ship recycling report, GMS outlines how the abrupt end of the Iran–US conflict, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and the sharp reversal in oil and freight markets are rapidly reshaping dynamics while setting the stage for a delayed but imminent surge in recycling candidate flow.
LESSONS LEARNED
Lessons learned: Always check your PPE before each use
The Nautical Institute draws lessons learned from an incident where a crew member suffered an eye injury.
MARIPEDIA
Do you know why a Ship Structural Access Manual is required onboard?
SOLAS requires that a ship’s means of access to carry out overall and close-up inspections and thickness measurements shall be described in a Ship Structural Access Manuals (SSAM) approved by the Administration, an updated copy of which shall be kept on board.
