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Latest news from 45 flag state authorities

USA

  Jan 21, 2025

USCG issues safety alert on hazardous zone marking and awareness

The USCG issued Safety Alert 04-25 on a tri-fueled vessel incident, highlighting risks of hazardous zones and the need for proper precautions....

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USA

  Jan 20, 2025

USCG issues alert on improving vessel maneuvering systems to prevent accidents

USCG issues Safety Alert 03-25 after a high-speed ferry collided with a pier in New York during docking, leading to safety recommendations....

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  Jan 17, 2025

Isle of Man: Key changes to marine casualty reporting

IoM Ship Registry issued MSN 003 (Rev. 2) to provide guidance on the reporting and investigation of marine casualties, accidents, and incidents....

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USA

  Jan 16, 2025

USCG alert: Pilothouse alerter system failure causes dock allision

USCG issued Safety Alert 02-25 following a significant marine casualty involving a towing vessel and barge....

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USA

  Jan 15, 2025

USCG safety alert: Lifesaving equipment stowage on CFVs

USCG issued Safety Alert 01-25 to address hazardous stowage of lifesaving equipment on CFVs following two recent marine casualties....

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  Jan 15, 2025

Isle of Man: 2025 Ballast Water Record Book updates

The Isle of Man Ship Registry issued TAN 001-25, dated January 10, 2025, detailing updated requirements for Ballast Water Record Books (BWRB)....

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  Jan 14, 2025

UK issues MIN 698 Amendment 1 (M) – Workboat Code 3

UK MCA published MIN 698 Amendment 1 (M), supplementing the Workboat Code Edition 3 with best practice guidelines for small workboats....

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USA

  Jan 13, 2025

U.S. Coast Guard resumes MMC requirements for Non-Operating Individuals

USCG has resumed enforcing Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) requirements for Non-Operating Individuals (NOIs) as of January 1, 2025....

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  Jan 13, 2025

Panama updates seafarer documentation restrictions

Panama Circular MMC-344 restricts recognition of seafarer documentation from certain STCW States Parties to the 1978 convention....

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  Jan 10, 2025

UK general exemption for ROUVs between 2.5 and 4.5 metres

The UK MCA's MGN 705 introduces a General Exemption for Remotely Operated Unmanned Vessels (ROUVs) between 2.5 and less than 4.5 metres long....

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  Jan 10, 2025

Liberia issues bulletin on piracy and security in the Gulf of Guinea

The Liberia Maritime Authority issued Marine Security Bulletin – 30/2024 regarding the piracy incident in the Gulf of Guinea....

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  Jan 09, 2025

Panama revises MMC-343: January 2025 updates

The Panama Maritime Authority updates MMC-343 to improve clarity, align with international maritime rules, and strengthen competency standards....

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