Basic Safety Not Linked to a Single Center: The Shipping Administration Provided Clarification
Amendments to the STCW Code, in accordance with IMO Resolution MSC.560(108), entered into force on January 1, 2026. In this regard, the Shipping Administration announced that existing safety certificates remain valid only if additional training is completed in accordance with the new requirements. On January 8, 2026, the Maritime Transport Workers’ Union of Ukraine contacted […]
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The EU has proposed imposing sanctions on third-country ports for the first time.
The port of Kulevi in Georgia and the port of Karimun in Indonesia will be subject to restrictions as part of the 20th package of sanctions against Russia, Reuters reports, citing a document submitted by the European Commission to EU countries for approval. 🚢 The restrictions will be imposed for transactions involving Russian oil. In […]
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Kravchuk is gone
The Maritime Administration is at large 😂 What do you remember about Mr. Kravchuk’s tenure?Write in the comments 👍or👎
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Turkey Strengthens LNG Infrastructure: Second Floating Storage and Regasification Unit in Dörtol + New Unit Planned in the Mediterranean
A second floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) will be installed adjacent to the existing Ertuğrul Gazi FSRU in Dörtol, doubling the facility’s daily capacity from ~28 million m³ to 56 million m³. Another new FSRU is planned on the Mediterranean coast (near Anamur or between Gazipaşa and Anamur). ✈️ Overall goal: Increase daily LNG […]
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Major seaports in Australia closed due to Cyclone Mitchell
As Tropical Cyclone Mitchell approaches, Australian authorities have decided to temporarily close several seaports on the country’s northwest coast. This is a precautionary measure aimed at ensuring the safety of shipping, cargo, and port infrastructure. 📍 Australian port authorities have announced the closure of navigation and ship arrivals/departures at several key ports, including: 📦 Cyclone […]
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