The agreement on a framework to achieve the International Maritime Organisation’s greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets for the international shipping industry was a historic achievement for Jamaica and member States…
The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) met for its 83rd session in person at IMO Headquarters in London (with remote participation enabled) from 7 to 11 April 2025. The meeting…
Following last Friday’s interview on the above subjects – which was cut-off after a minute due to a power cut, Vergina TV’s Christina Tsorba questions John Faraclas of allaboutshipping.co.uk on…
At last week’s landmark MEPC 83 meeting, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Member States assumed responsibility and agreed on a medium-term greenhouse gas reduction measure that differs from the levy-based…
London, UK: 15 April 2025: SEA-LNG congratulates the IMO and its delegates on reaching the agreement on a regulatory framework for GHG emissions reductions last Friday. We are pleased to see…
Global shipping community reaffirms support for seafarers with groundbreakingupdates to ILO’s Maritime Labour Convention Monday, 14 April, Geneva – The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) welcomes theseries of landmark updates…
This week, the final negotiations took place in London within the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) on measures to limit emissions from seagoing vessels. There was intensive debate on both technical…
Draft regulations will set mandatory marine fuel standard and GHG emissions pricing for shipping to address climate change. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has achieved another step towards establishing a…
[Portsmouth, UK – 11 April 2025 ] – In the wake of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 83rd session, which concluded with a narrow majority approval of…
What a timely event taking place as you read these lines at the Greek Island of Chios and in particular at “Yiannis Karalis” amphitheatre of the University of Aegean. This…
MEPC 83 Seminar in Athens ABS is pleased to host an expert briefing on the outcomes of MEPC 83 and the strategic implications for international shipping. The event will provide…
ADDRESS OF THE IMO SECRETARY-GENERAL AT THE OPENING OF THE 83RD SESSION OF THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION COMMITTEE (MEPC 83) Delivered 7 April 2025 Opening Good morning distinguished delegates, Chair…
by Steven Jones MNM FRSA AFNI Admiral Pavlopoulos’s illuminating presentation at the 2nd Maritime Security Conference provided a sobering assessment of the current threats to maritime security, particularly along what…
Legal Committee adopts guidelines on fair treatment of seafarers held on suspicion of crimes; launches work on substandard shipping. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted crucial new guidelines to…
24 April 2025 09.00 – 10.00 a.m. CEST or 04.00 – 05.00 p.m. CEST (UTC+2 Choose session and sign up The MEPC 83, taking place from 7 to 11 April…
Smart Maritime Council members ABS, Bureau Veritas, ClassNK, DNV and Lloyd’s Register in project with BIMCO, the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) and Energy LEAP to create standardised list…
Member States work to find convergences ahead of talks next week on proposed global regulations to reduce emissions from shipping, at the 83rd session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee…
KR (Korean Register) has released the latest edition of KR-CON, version 23, a comprehensive digital database encompassing nearly all International Maritime Organization (IMO) instruments. KR-CON has been widely used by…
As the International Maritime Organization (IMO) prepares to meet in London from 31 March to 11 April to finalise measures for its greenhouse gas (GHG) strategy, a new report by…
Lloyd’s Register’s Global Maritime Trends 2025 Barometer warns that fragmented regulation is undermining progress in decarbonisation and limiting investment. The global shipping industry risks falling short of its net-zero and…
With the historical decision to be made at the upcoming 83rd meeting of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 83) of the International Maritime Organization, the Royal Belgian Shipowners’ Association (KBRV) is featuring videos from its maritime…
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EUROPEAN SHIPPING SUMMIT: RAPIDLY RISING NUMBER OF SHIPS TO BE RECYCLED PUTS THE UNCLEAR REGULATORY FRAMEWORK UNDER IMMENSE PRESSURE With the entry into force of the Hongkong Convention (HKC) this…
Welcome to the ninth series of the Maritime Impact podcast. In this first episode, host Eirik Nyhus explores what to expect from the IMO’s MEPC 83. Eirik dives into the…
Honoured to participate among world acclaimed Greeks in today’s programme organised by Thanasis Houpis of Voice of Greece / ERT and cover the despicable attacks against Merchant ships by the…