Behind every vessel and every voyage are people whose expertise, dedication and teamwork keep our world connected. Today, at Alpha Marine Consulting, we celebrate the seafarers, shore-based teams and maritime professionals who make that possible, and the shared commitment to sustainability, safety and excellence that brings our industry together. As
The 2026 Cargo Securing Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) will be conducted from 1 September to 30 November 2026 by the Paris and Tokyo MoUs, with participation from several other regional Port State Control Memoranda of Understanding.During this period, Port State Control Officers will use a dedicated questionnaire during routine inspections
Alpha Marine Consulting is pleased to announce the successful delivery of its engineering and consultancy services for the conversion of M/V UBC Cadiz, a 16,461 DWT Japanese-built bulk carrier delivered in 2013, into a modern pneumatic cement carrier. The vessel is scheduled to complete her conversion and commence operations in
Nearly two years after the implementation of SIRE 2.0, the tanker industry continues to adapt to a vetting regime that places greater emphasis on operational excellence, crew competence, and the effective implementation of Safety Management Systems. While operators have become increasingly familiar with the revised inspection methodology, inspection data continues
(Recommended compliance starting from 2026) As a follow-up to our previously issued guidance, Alpha Marine Consulting highlights the increasing adoption of secondary support requirements for suspended accommodation ladders at Australian ports, aimed at preventing injury and fatality in the event of primary hoisting wire failure. With Port of Newcastle already
AMC is pleased to announce a significant milestone: the official launch of WAVE, which stands for Worldwide Alliance for Vessel Decarbonization & Energy Transition, a new maritime cluster that aims to connect Innovation with practical integration onboard. WAVE was officially launched on 1 September 2026 at SMM Hamburg, marked by