US ports fees on Chinese ships starting October 2025
The United States plans to implement new port entry fees targeting vessels that are Chinese-owned, operated, or built, starting 14 October 2025. These charges, introduced by the US Trade Representative...
Seafarer happiness improves but safety concerns grow
The Seafarers Happiness Index for Q2 2025, produced by The Mission to Seafarers, has revealed a notable improvement in seafarer wellbeing, with average happiness rising to 7.54/10, up from 6.98...
Panama tightens entry criteria for ageing vessels
The Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) has imposed new restrictions on ship registrations, barring oil tankers and bulk carriers over 15 years old from joining its flag. The regulation, which came...
ICHCA Dashboard exposes fatal safety failures
The International Cargo Handling Coordination Association (ICHCA) has released new insights from its ongoing review of serious safety incidents in shore-side cargo handling, drawing attention to the continuing risks faced...
