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New publication offers updated maritime security guidance for mariners operating off West Africa and the Gulf of Guinea

31 March 2020

Industry organisations, supported by government and military organisations, have worked together to produce a new publication that will help mariners detect, deter and delay external threats to their safety. Best Management Practices to Enhance Maritime Security for Vessels & Mariners Operating Off the Coast of West Africa including the Gulf of Guinea (BMP WA) consolidates and enhances existing guidance for specific threats in this region.

IMDG Code

27 August 2020

The International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code) is pubslished by the International Maritime Organization.

Panama Maritime Authority to stop grant of extension to Seafarer's Employment Agreement

08 September 2020

The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) will continue to extend the Seafarer's Employment Agreement (SEA) until 14 September 2020. Thereafter, the provisions of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC,2006) as incorporated into the national legislation will have to be complied with.