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IMO’s Autonomous Ship Code Experience-Building Phase (EBP): Where Real Work Begins

When the IMO adopted the non-mandatory MASS Code in May 2026, it marked a historic moment. Shipping Australia’s CEO, Capt. Melwyn Noronha commented: “let’s be...
When the IMO adopted the non-mandatory MASS Code in May 2026, it marked a historic moment. Shipping Australia’s CEO, Capt. Melwyn Noronha commented: “let’s be honest, adopting the Code is the easy part in the entire process. The real test is whether it works when ships, systems, and people meet real-world conditions”. That challenge begins...
June 5, 2026

Middle East Conflict – update as at 05 June 2026

As the multi-sided Middle East conflict that began in late February rumbles on into its fourth month, both the Iranian and American blockades are in...
As the multi-sided Middle East conflict that began in late February rumbles on into its fourth month, both the Iranian and American blockades are in still in effect, there is a small amount of traffic flow moving through Omani and Iranian coastal waters. The US Navy has begun an air-based monitoring programme for ships interested...
June 5, 2026

IMO treaty on hazardous and noxious cargo to enter into force next year

By the IMO The 2010 HNS Convention establishes the first international compensation regime for accidents involving hazardous and noxious substances carried by sea. The International...
By the IMO The 2010 HNS Convention establishes the first international compensation regime for accidents involving hazardous and noxious substances carried by sea. The International Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea (2010 HNS Convention) is set to enter into force on 29...
June 5, 2026

SAL Queensland held a successful Annual Golf Day!

Another great day for the Annual SAL Queensland Golf Day with beautiful weather was held on June 3rd. The event attracted 70 players, who enjoyed...
Another great day for the Annual SAL Queensland Golf Day with beautiful weather was held on June 3rd. The event attracted 70 players, who enjoyed the camaraderie and laughter with many fine shots and… it has to be said… some less than fine shots! Winners of the SAL Cup this year were Blue Water Shipping...
June 5, 2026

MPA & MSC? MoU! On DDIMD!!!

Singapore’s Maritime and Port Authority and MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen collaboration in maritime decarbonisation, digitalisation, innovation, and...
Singapore’s Maritime and Port Authority and MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen collaboration in maritime decarbonisation, digitalisation, innovation, and manpower development. The MOU was signed on 25 May 2026 by Mr Ang Wee Keong, Chief Executive of MPA, and Mr Soren Toft, Chief Executive Officer of MSC. The MOU...
June 5, 2026

Eye on machine vision to spot marine mammals

SEA.AI has been awarded a public tender by Spain’s Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge, to supply AI-powered maritime machine vision systems...
SEA.AI has been awarded a public tender by Spain’s Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge, to supply AI-powered maritime machine vision systems to support marine research, conservation, and maritime safety. The company’s technology has been designed and developed to fill in what it says are gaps between human lookouts, radar and AIS....
June 5, 2026

IMO’s Autonomous Ship Code Experience-Building Phase (EBP): Where Real Work Begins

When the IMO adopted the non-mandatory MASS Code in May 2026, it marked a historic moment. Shipping Australia’s CEO, Capt. Melwyn Noronha commented: “let’s be...
When the IMO adopted the non-mandatory MASS Code in May 2026, it marked a historic moment. Shipping Australia’s CEO, Capt. Melwyn Noronha commented: “let’s be honest, adopting the Code is the easy part in the entire process. The real test is whether it works when ships, systems, and people meet real-world conditions”. That challenge begins...
June 5, 2026

Middle East Conflict – update as at 05 June 2026

As the multi-sided Middle East conflict that began in late February rumbles on into its fourth month, both the Iranian and American blockades are in...
As the multi-sided Middle East conflict that began in late February rumbles on into its fourth month, both the Iranian and American blockades are in still in effect, there is a small amount of traffic flow moving through Omani and Iranian coastal waters. The US Navy has begun an air-based monitoring programme for ships interested...
June 5, 2026

IMO treaty on hazardous and noxious cargo to enter into force next year

By the IMO The 2010 HNS Convention establishes the first international compensation regime for accidents involving hazardous and noxious substances carried by sea. The International...
By the IMO The 2010 HNS Convention establishes the first international compensation regime for accidents involving hazardous and noxious substances carried by sea. The International Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea (2010 HNS Convention) is set to enter into force on 29...
June 5, 2026

SAL Queensland held a successful Annual Golf Day!

Another great day for the Annual SAL Queensland Golf Day with beautiful weather was held on June 3rd. The event attracted 70 players, who enjoyed...
Another great day for the Annual SAL Queensland Golf Day with beautiful weather was held on June 3rd. The event attracted 70 players, who enjoyed the camaraderie and laughter with many fine shots and… it has to be said… some less than fine shots! Winners of the SAL Cup this year were Blue Water Shipping...
June 5, 2026

MPA & MSC? MoU! On DDIMD!!!

Singapore’s Maritime and Port Authority and MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen collaboration in maritime decarbonisation, digitalisation, innovation, and...
Singapore’s Maritime and Port Authority and MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen collaboration in maritime decarbonisation, digitalisation, innovation, and manpower development. The MOU was signed on 25 May 2026 by Mr Ang Wee Keong, Chief Executive of MPA, and Mr Soren Toft, Chief Executive Officer of MSC. The MOU...
June 5, 2026

Eye on machine vision to spot marine mammals

SEA.AI has been awarded a public tender by Spain’s Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge, to supply AI-powered maritime machine vision systems...
SEA.AI has been awarded a public tender by Spain’s Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge, to supply AI-powered maritime machine vision systems to support marine research, conservation, and maritime safety. The company’s technology has been designed and developed to fill in what it says are gaps between human lookouts, radar and AIS....
June 5, 2026

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