Port state control · 1 September to 30 November 2026 The cargo securing campaign is now running, and the first detentions will start appearing Summary: The Paris and Tokyo MOU concentrated inspection campaign on cargo securing opened on 1 September and runs to 30 November. August’s edition covered the questionnaire; this is the reminder that…
Sea-Flux founder Tai Ellis named EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2026 finalist Sea-Flux, the New Zealand-founded maritime software company, today announced that founder and CEO Tai Ellis has been named a finalist in the Technology & Emerging Industries category of the 2026 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ New Zealand awards, a programme running in New…
July 2026 edition | New Zealand, Australia, UK, Europe and global updates from official maritime regulators PORT STATE CONTROL – EUROPE, UK, ASIA-PACIFIC, AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND Cargo securing is the focus of this year’s joint inspection campaign, opening 1 September for January to March 2026 The Paris and Tokyo MOUs will run a joint…
6-minute read June 2026By the Sea-Flux Team What Three Days at Seawork Taught Us About the State of Vessel Operations Seawork 2026 is behind us. Three busy days in Southampton have come to an end, but the discussions we had with vessel operators continue to resonate. But some of what we heard at Stand WB11…
Across safety updates, inspection activity, and digital initiatives, April reinforces the importance of clear processes, operational visibility, and maintaining up-to-date compliance records. 2026 Port and Harbour Marine Safety Code marks a significant step forward Summary:Stronger safety expectations in ports mean operators need clearer systems, betterdocumentation, and real-time oversight. Maritime NZ has announced the updated 2026…
From safety lessons and enforcement action to crew welfare guidance and regulatory changes, March reinforces a clear direction: better processes, stronger accountability, and consistent compliance across vessel operations. AMSA releases safety lessons from fishing vessel incident investigation The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has released a new safety lesson following a marine incident investigation involving…
At Sea-Flux, we believe in supporting the transition to digitalisation. We recently had the pleasure of visiting the team at Ocean Sparkle in India, a partnership that has been growing since they first began utilising the Sea-Flux in April 2025. It’s an honour to be trusted in their digitalisation process and witness the impact of streamlined, digital…
