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…
From new global crew welfare requirements to regional fishing agreements and small-vessel certification updates. These developments represent a step forward in operational safety, sustainability and compliance readiness. Urgent Deadline for Fishing Vessel Exemption 31 Exemption 31 allows individuals with expired “pre-USL Code” certificates to continue working on domestic commercial fishing vessels. To maintain this…
Partnership fuels global expansion and faster innovation in digital vessel management for commercial maritime operations. Sea-Flux, a New Zealand maritime tech company, has secured nearly NZD$3m in investment in a seed funding round led by Punakaiki Fund. Sea-Flux’s previous milestones include reaching 1,000 vessels in June 2025. It now has over 1,300 vessels with…
Discover the keys to seamlessly managing the health and safety of your crew at sea on commercial vessels in Australia. Uncover crucial insights for a robust and effective onboard system.
Dive into the intricacies of the recent alterations in Marine Order 504 and 505 mandated by AMSA. Stay ahead of the curve in commercial marine practices.
Some people only conduct vessel maintenance when they notice that their vessel is not operating normally, but only caring for your vessel/s when you see an issue is a false economy. If you wait too long to take care of your vessel/s, you and your crew may experience unscheduled downtime and problems out on the…
If you’re a boat operator or fleet owner, you know how important it is to keep your vessels in top condition. Regular maintenance can help prevent breakdowns, reduce repair costs, and increase the lifespan of your boats. But keeping track of all the maintenance tasks can be overwhelming, especially if you have a large fleet….
With Sea-Flux vessel management software, you can easily manage your fleet from anywhere in the world and make informed decisions based on accurate data. Users can even update when out of range or offline. Here are some of the ways Sea-Flux vessel management software can help with fleet management Improved safety and security Staying…
