Good day. Please find Diaplous Weekly Intelligence Report, covering major developments within the week 26 Aug – 02 Sep 2026. Download report here. For your reference, please see below the highlights of…
Health and Safety
Monaco introduces new rules to cut single-use plastic food packaging from September 1
Good Morning Monaco Wednesday, September 2, 2026 Monaco introduces new rules to cut single-use plastic food packaging from September 1 Shoppers in Monaco browsing fresh, ready-to-eat food will start noticing…
AAG 2026 concludes its largest edition as a platform for business exchange, innovation and expansion for the aftermarket
Guangzhou, 2 September 2026. The 11th edition of Auto Aftermarket Guangzhou (AAG) successfully concluded on 21 August 2026. Marking its largest footprint to date, AAG 2026 occupied 85,000 sqm across seven…
Oman – Mandatory palletization requirement for imported cargo01 Sep 2026, OmanOman Customs has announced the phased introduction of mandatory palletization requirements for imported cargo.READ MORE Tropical Storm Edouard may affect…
New ESG guidance to help maritime industry turn sustainability into commercial advantage
New framework helps shipowners and ports align ESG strategy with access to capital, charterer expectations and long-term asset value. Maritime organisations that embed environmental, social and governance (ESG) into business…
Indian Register of Shipping (IRS), a leading international classification society and full member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS), is advancing plans to establish its presence in Germany through…
Most EU ships are being scrapped in South Asia despite sufficient domestic recycling capacity, confirms new study
Only 5% of EU ships’ tonnage was dismantled in Europe despite the capacity to recycle much more. Vast majority of end-of-life ships are sent for beaching in India, Pakistan, and…
Brief Update: No 12/2026 Date: August 30, 2026 Executive summary This document has been approved for distribution by SEA GUARDIAN S.G. Ltd / Intelligence & Analysis Department. The provided Information and…
IMO Secretary-General urges practical solutions and renewed cooperation to restore freedom of navigation Thousands of seafarers have been stuck in the Persian Gulf since the current conflict in the Middle…
Good Morning Monaco Friday, August 28, 2026 Driver freed by Monaco firefighters after dramatic rollover crash near La Turbie A dramatic road accident on Avenue Prince Rainier-III, the road connecting…
Dual-fuel ships with Wind Assist are shipping’s insurance policy. Efficiency is the payout.
As dual-fuel newbuilds are increasingly viewed as a hedge against fuel risk, BAR Technologies CEO John Cooper argues the real hedge is burning less fuel, whatever it turns out to…
Good Morning Monaco Thursday, August 27, 2026 Fatal fall at Monaco train stationA man who fell onto the railway tracks at Monaco-Monte-Carlo station on Tuesday afternoon has died despite efforts…
New research shows a sizable share of shipping emissions can be reduced through electrification
A new interactive tool developed by UCL enables IMO member states to better understand the shipping activity and emissions associated with international shipping serving their country. London, 27th August 2026…
Piraeus Claims & Loss PreventionSeminar & ReceptionAthens, GROctober 15, 2026 Topics– Environmental regulatory developments and industry impact– Navigating a nuclear maritime future– Philippines disability claim mitigation– Mind, Body and Seafaring: The…
Good day. Please find Diaplous Weekly Intelligence Report, covering major developments within the week 19 – 26 Aug 2026. Download report here. For your reference, please see below the highlights of this…
IBIA is bringing the industry together in Hong Kong this November for a focused afternoon examining the fuels shaping shipping today and the transition ahead.Taking place during Hong Kong Maritime…
Nautical Institute (Singapore) Conference 2026 Brought Seaworthiness and the Future of Seafarers to Centre Stage
The need to look at seaworthiness beyond the physical condition of a vessel, strengthen long-term career pathways for seafarers, and keep seafarer welfare at the centre of maritime decision-making emerged…
Statement of the President of the Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS), Melina Travlos, ahead of the next round of negotiations on maritime decarbonisation at the IMO (London, 1-4/9/2026)
“Climate change is a reality that we are experiencing with ever-increasing intensity. The growing frequency of extreme weather events makes the substantial reduction of greenhouse gas emissions an urgent matter…
DNV Maritime Academy Hellas and World Maritime University launch Masterclass on Human Element in shipping
Piraeus, 24 August, 2026: DNV Maritime Academy Hellas and the World Maritime University (WMU) are launching, for the first time in Greece, a five-day Masterclass on Human Element. The course…
Good Morning Monaco Monday, August 24, 2026 Two jailed over ketamine use in MonacoTwo French nationals have been jailed after being convicted of using ketamine in Monaco, following an incident…
Application of Nano-Bio/Chemosensors for Pharmaceutical Residue Detection and Removal During Wastewater Treatment
Article Highlights– Pharmaceutical residues are not always effectively removed by conventional wastewater treatment. – Nano-bio/chemosensors enable highly sensitive detection of pharmaceuticals in water. – Multifunctional nanoplatforms can combine pollutant detection…
The Nautical Institute examine trends in its forthcoming Risks in Shipping webinar
Reported shipping incidents fell by around 16% in 2025, but those long-term safety gains are increasingly being tested by geopolitical conflict, disrupted trade routes and growing uncertainty around strategic maritime…




