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Morocco Bans Frozen Sardine Exports From February 1 To Protect Local Supplies
Morocco will ban exports of frozen sardines starting February 1, 2026, aiming to secure domestic supplies and steady prices as catches decline sharply.
This move safeguards a vital household staple, particularly with Ramadan's demand…
Seafarer Burnt To Death Aboard Tourist Vessel, MV ‘Atlantic Cruise
A devastating fire erupted on the tourist vessel MV Atlantic Cruise on December 27, 2025, claiming the life of one crew member who burned to death while asleep in his cabin.
The blaze broke out around 7:00 AM as the ship neared the…
WMU Launches Project To Address Abandonment Of Seafarers
The World Maritime University (WMU) has announced the launch of a pioneering research project to address the ongoing challenge of seafarer abandonment.
The initiative is made possible through the generous financial support of the…
IMO Assembly Adopts New Capacity Development Strategy
The 34th session of the Assembly of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) concluded in London with the adoption of a new strategy to strengthen Member State compliance with IMO rules, by expanding capacity-development support.…
GULF OF GUINEA: Pirates Resume Kidnapping , As Nine Seafarers Snatched In Daring Ambush Aboard LPG Carrier
Nine seafarers have been kidnapped in a pirate attack on LPG carrier CGAS Saturn off the coast of Equatorial Guinea.
Maritime security company Vanguard said the Portugal-flagged CGAS Saturn was attacked in the Gulf of Guinea,…
Newly Elected IMO Council To Convene December 4 For Leadership Elections
The newly elected members of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council will convene for their first session of the 2026-2027 term on December 4, 2025.
This 136th session will mark the official start for the Council, which was…
Maersk Line Lost Two Years Legal Tussle To ICTSI Over Durban Container Terminal Dispute
A South African court has dismissed a case by AP Moller-Maersk to halt the award of a Durban Container terminal to ICTSI
AP Moller-Maersk has failed in its bid to half award of a tender by South Africa’s Transnet to Philippines-based…
AFTER FIVE MONTHS: ITF Rescues Ten Seafarers Over Ship Abandonment
ITF Rescues Ten Seafarers Over Ship Abandonment
Ten Syrian seafarers flew home from Cyprus, after five months stranded on an abandoned ship yesterday with all their wages after a union inspector battled to rescue…
Fishing Unions Condemn Argentina Government’s Attacks On Workers
Leading fishing unions across Latin America, united under the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), have issued a strong condemnation against the policies of Argentina’s government under Javier Milei.
The unions…
ITF Kicks Against Seafarers Involvement In Cargo Handling, Says “It’s Dockworkers Responsibility”
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) has emphasized that cargo handling and lashing are hazardous tasks that must be performed exclusively by trained dock workers to minimize safety risks.
The ITF warned that…