13/05/2026
The Malta Shipping Directorate has issued on 8th May 2026, Information Notice 61, which includes “Prevention of Collisions between Merchant and Fishing Vessels in China’s Coastal Waters”.
The authority wishes to draw attention to the “Safety Reminder and Notification on Prevention of Collisions between Merchant Vessels and Fishing Vessels” issued by the China Maritime Safety Administration (MSA), which is included in the Annex of the Information Notice.
This reminder supplements previous guidelines and notices related to this matter, issued by the China MSA. They are intended to prevent collisions between the 2 aforementioned vessels and ensure safety of navigation.
All concerned are encouraged to bring this Information notice, including its annex, to the attention of all relevant personnel onboard or shoreside.
Any procedures relevant with this notice are to be considered, established and maintained with the vessel’s onboard Safety Management System (SMS)
The full notice may be downloaded through the below link:
https://amlmalta.com/services/merchant-shipping-information-notices/
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