Top Five Essentials for U.S. Coast Guard Cyber Compliance

Vessel operators must embed cybersecurity into their operational procedures to meet USCG 33 CFR Part 104, writes Nicolas Furgé, President, Cyber, MarlinkAs cyber threats continue to grow in both scale and complexity,

Australia Fines Indonesian Sea Cucumber Poachers

Nineteen Indonesian nationals pleaded guilty to illegally fishing in Australian waters in three separate cases at Darwin Local Court on Tuesday, 8 July 2025.The matters arose from incidents where Australian authorities identified,

Seatrium Expands Sustainable Finance Framework

Seatrium Limited’s wholly-owned subsidiary Seatrium Financial Services Pte. Ltd. (SFS) has successfully secured a $400 million sustainability-linked revolving credit facility with United Overseas Bank (UOB).The company says the credit facility…

Rescued Crew of Eternity C taken to Saudi Arabia

Ten mariners rescued after Houthi militants sank a Greek ship last week have arrived in Saudi Arabia, maritime security sources said on Monday, after rescuers ended their search for the remaining crew.The rescue mission

Federal Maritime Commission Publishes Update of its Official Case Law Reporter

The latest volume of Decisions of the Federal Maritime Commission, Second Series has been published on the FMC website: Decisions of the Federal Maritime Commission, Second Series (Volume 8).This publication provides a compendium

MSC Group Explora Journeys' Fleet Construction Moves Full Steam Ahead

Today, at Fincantieri’s Sestri Ponente shipyard, three ceremonies took place for Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle brand of the MSC Group: the launching of Explora III, the coin ceremony for Explora IV,

US Coast Guard: Safety for Lithium-Ion Battery System Installations

An integrated Li-ion battery bank recently caught fire onboard an inspected passenger vessel when loosely crimped lugs overheated. While no one was injured and the vessel sustained minimal damage, this casualty highlights

Singapore Marine Bunker Sales Dip in First Half of 2025

Sales of marine bunker fuel in Singapore dipped slightly in the first half of 2025, official data showed on Monday, as shipping uncertainties in the wake of global tariffs capped demand, particularly

Saronic, Vigor Form Alliance to Advance Autonomous Maritime Capabilities

Saronic Technologies and Vigor Marine Group have entered into a strategic partnership focused on rapidly advancing the delivery of autonomous maritime capabilities and strengthening operational support for defense and commercial customers.The…