US Claims Seized Vessel "Was En Route from China to Iran"; China Responds

On April 21, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun presided over a regular press conference.

New Port Regulations to Take Effect Soon! Five Vessel Categories Will Trigger On-Site Inspections

Vessels recently calling at Port Hedland are aware that the port will officially implement new regulations governing vessel vetting and pre-berthing inspections effective May 1 of this year.

Cracking Down on Maritime Fraud and Flag Abuse! IMO Adopts First-Ever Global Guidelines

The 113th session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Legal Committee convened in London from April 13 to 17, 2026.

Qatar: Full Resumption of Maritime Navigation

Qatar: Full Resumption of Maritime Navigation

CK Hutchison Initiates Arbitration Against Maersk

CNSS has learned that Panama Ports Company (PPC), a subsidiary of CK Hutchison, filed for arbitration against the Maersk Group on April 7. This follows Maersk's takeover of the Port of Balboa at one end of the Panama Canal.

Draft workplan agreed on safety rules for battery, wind and nuclear-powered ships

IMO’s Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) has finalised a workplan to develop a safety regulatory framework for ships using new technologies and alternative fuels to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.