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Information on the prohibition of Starlink systems in the People’s Republic of China, along with guidance for ships carrying Starlink equipment when navigating PRC waters.
The use of the Starlink system for communications is prohibited in the People’s Republic of China (PRC), and the Starlink system is not supported or designed to function within the territory of the PRC. In a recent case, a merchant ship was penalised by a local PRC MSA office. Starlink equipment was found to be powered on during a routine shipboard inspection, in contravention of national laws.
Following the incident, some recommendations for ships carrying Starlink communications devices when navigating in PRC territorial waters.
Key recommendations
- The Starlink terminal should be completely powered off (physically disconnected if feasible) before the vessel enters PRC territorial waters (12 NM limit). If possible, consider shutting down when approaching the PRC EEZ.
- Document this action by making a clear entry in the ship’s deck logbook, recording the time, position (coordinates), and action taken (e.g., “Starlink terminal powered down and secured”).
- The ship’s agent should be instructed to notify the local MSA in advance (e.g., during pre-arrival reporting) that the vessel carries a Starlink terminal which will be switched off and secured upon entry into PRC waters. Retain written confirmation of this notification.
- Ensure all crew members are briefed on this procedure to ensure consistent execution and to provide a clear explanation if questioned during inspections.
The guidance is based on the current understanding of the local regulations. It is recommended for operators to consider contacting local correspondents and/or ships agent.
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Below you will find a weekly report dated 7 January 2026, covering the period of 1 to 7 January 2026, where the following incidents were reported:
0 maritime security incidents in West Africa in the last 7 days
2 maritime security incidents in the Indian Ocean/Middle East in the last 7 days.
Full advisory at the following link.
https://britanniapandi.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ARC-Weekly-Report-07.01.26.pdf
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Please note that your Board of Directors has approved the following changes to the Club’s By-Laws and Rules to take effect from February 20, 2026. The relevant amendments and additions are indicated in blue, and any required deletions in red.
Full advisory at the following link.
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From 1 January 2026, SOLAS Chapter V Regulation 31 is amended to reflect and clarify new reporting requirements for the loss or observation of freight containers from ships. The ship’s master, or where the master is unable, the company, will report any loss of freight container without delay to nearby ships and the nearest coastal state. The reporting format is added in SOLAS Chapter V Regulation 32 and will include the information listed below in Table 1.
This amendment also imposes the requirement on ships masters to report any observation of a freight container drifting at sea without delay to nearby ships and the nearest coastal state, following the reporting format listed below in table 2.
Shipowners are recommended to update their procedures and reporting format(s) as necessary to meet these requirements. Below are some tables that can be used as a guideline to assist with reporting the loss or observation of freight containers.
https://britanniapandi.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Loss-or-Observation-of-Freight-Containers.pdf