Masters must report promptly if containers are lost or drifting containers are observed, writes Sofia Pantazopoulou, ABS Engineer, Regulatory Affairs January 1, 2026, saw the entry into force of amendments to SOLAS Chapter V and Article V, Protocol I of MARPOL, introducing mandatory reporting procedures for the loss of containers from ships at sea. These […] The post Mandatory reporting of lost containers to boost safety appeared first on Container News .