The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Mr. Arsenio Dominguez, issued the following statement, following an incident involving a cargo ship (TIHAMAH) which was hit by a projectile off…
6 August 2026 The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) is urging International Maritime Organization (IMO) member states to use its latest analysis as they work towards agreement on…
Jamaica’s seafarer training expertise is helping to shape the overhaul of global rules governing the maritime workforce, International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General Mr Arsenio Dominguez has said during an official visit to the country. …
Weekly Intelligence Report Week 29 Jul – 05 Aug 2026 Dear Subscriber, Good day. Please find Diaplous Weekly Intelligence Report, covering major developments within the week 29 Jul – 05 Aug…
IMO has completed the first audit cycle under the IMO Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS), with 168 Member States audited on how effectively they implement IMO regulations, since the Scheme…
by John N. Faraclas We have long chronicled what we perceive as the Death of Diplomacy. In its place is rising what might be called Fake Diplomacy. No sooner are…
WISTA UK welcomes Maritime Minister and Deputy Speaker to Summer Drinks Reception at the IMO WISTA UK hosted its Summer Drinks Reception at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in London,…
IMO III 12: Initiation of ISM implementation guidelines revision and progression of survey requirements revision Information for: Shipowners and managers, flag administrations, Recognized Organizations and Port State Control authorities. NEED TO…
30 international UCL students of Dr. Evangelos Markopoulos, studying International Business Development and Strategic Management modules attended this annual visit on the 24th of July 2026, at the headquarters of…
IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez issued the following statement: “I unequivocally condemn the latest reported attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea area. These attacks are indefensible. They endanger the lives of seafarers, while threatening the security of international shipping, the marine environment and the stability of global supply chains. …
https://vog.ert.gr/ondemand/o-naytiliakos-analytis-giannis-faraklas-stis-kales-thalasses Except covering the Anniversary of Saint Marcella’s Day, the patron Saint of the Island of Chios, Eastern Aegean, Greece, Antonis Karagiannakis raised the issue of: We look forward to…
Norsepower, the global leader in wind-assisted propulsion for commercial shipping, today announced that its proprietary force measurement technology for wind-assisted ship propulsion (WASP) has been independently validated by RISE technology infrastructure…
by Marianna Michailidi, CROSSWORLD, Executive Affairs Manager Why the Real Heroes of the Strait of Hormuz Crisis Never Made the Headlines “Wars make history. Seafarers live it.” While the world’s…
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Brussels, 17 July 2026 – The World Shipping Council, representing the global container shipping and vehicle carrier industry, welcomes the European Commission’s practical EU ETS revisions to accelerate alternative maritime fuels…
The European Commission has published today the new EU ETS proposal. European Shipowners welcome the earmarking of ETS revenues at EU and national level, as well as the support for…
The Maritime Association for Clean Seas (MACS) has published a series of practical guides to enable the commercial shipping sector to implement sustainable plastic procurement in vessel operations. The guides…
13 July 2026, 17:27 IMO condemns attacks on merchant vessels in the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea Download IMO Secretary-General calls for an end to all unwarranted attacks…
13 July 2026, 12:47 IMO Council reaffirms commitment to protecting vital shipping lanes Download IMO Council defends freedom of navigation, international law and safety of seafarers. The Council of the International Maritime…
Dear readers, Summer 2026 started early this year. Regardless of scorching temperatures, we continue our efforts for safe and environmentally sound recycling of ships worldwide. What will you find in this issue? Shipbreaking…
6th July 2026 4.2 Freight and Insurance Cost Inflation 5. Legal and Contractual Consideration5.1 Charterparty Provisions 5.2 Insurance Arrangements 5.3 Compliance and DisclosureChanges in operating risk may trigger reporting obligations…
Latest MTF report provides recommendations for developing and enhancing Safety Management Systems for methanol-fuelled ships 10 July 2026 –Tokyo. The Maritime Technologies Forum (MTF) today announced the publication of new…
By Charlène Ceresola, BWT Project Manager, BIO-UV Group When the IMO Ballast Water Management Convention entered into force, there was optimism that installing a certified treatment system would be enough…