IMO International Day for Women in Maritime is observed on 18 May every year. The day celebrates women in the industry and is intended to promote the recruitment, retention and sustained employment of women in the maritime sector, raise the profile of women in maritime, strengthen IMO’s commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5 (gender equality) and support work to address      Read more >

The 2026 Nautical Skills Completion, hosted by the Master Mariners of Canada, was held Feb 6-7, 2026. For a summary of the event, see the Newsletter and the competition video on the NSC website.

The TSB is investigating how crews and responders handle vessel fires. The agency is seeking insights from industry professionals to better understand Canada’s overall preparedness for marine emergencies. See their LinkedIn post.

Transport Canada has released SSB No. 15/2025 requiring Canadian seafarers to complete online Fatigue Management training before enrolling in and Marine Emergency Duties courses. For more information, see the Ship Safety Bulletin.

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