Certification

If you still work from the old Coast Guard MSIB notice about a May 2026 TWIC deadline, update your checklist now. The 2023

On 23 February 2026, OPITO published the official launch of its High Voltage qualifications framework. It introduces a progressive training suite designed

On 23 February 2026, the IMO’s Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW 12) opened at the headquarters of the International

Seafarers rarely ask “Do I need STCW?”—they ask “How much will it cost me this year?”Prices move fast. Training calendars change. Some

The Panama seaman book is one of the most widely accepted maritime documents in the world. It allows seafarers of many nationalities

In early 2026, maritime labour discussions gained renewed attention after Ukraine’s Ministry of Development confirmed its intention to ratify a key ILO

Key IMO regulatory changes effective 1 January 2026 now require ships to report lost and drifting containers to multiple authorities. At the

The Marshall Islands Yacht Code 2026 is now the governing technical framework for yachts registered under the Republic of the Marshall Islands

On 20 November 2025, the Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) quietly took a big digital step. It announced a strategic partnership with IDsure,