The global cargo handling association ICHCA International (ICHCA) welcomes the recent IMO decision to amend a key aspect of the IMDG Code governing ammonium nitrate shipments to significantly improve their…
DryBMS awareness and preparation to achieve excellence new course Objective: An 8-hour course that that provides participants with the knowledge, understanding and framework on how to assess their management systems…
Nick Austin, partner in Reed Smith’s Transportation Industry Group, said: “As the IMO releases details of how its Net-Zero Framework will operate in its first monitoring year in 2028, it…
White paper Shuttle Tankers Ensuring safe, flexible, and efficient operations Have you received your copy of DNV’s Shuttle Tankers white paper? The shuttle tanker newbuild market is surging, and a…
On its 50th Foundation Day – 4th April 2025, Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) marked a historic milestone as India Post released a Special Cover commemorating 50 years of IRS’s excellence in…
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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…
Analysis from Lloyd’s Register’s Regulatory Affairs experts of the main outcomes from the IMO ISWG-GHG 19 meeting on mid-term GHG measures this week. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has advanced…
The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) is implementing necessary measures to refine its merchant fleet. These actions reflect the nation’s commitment to safeguarding its reputation, backed by the strength and expertise…
The Platform has seen significant enhancements, making efficient and accurate voyage planning simpler and safer than ever before. Lloyd’s Register OneOcean (LR OneOcean) has launched OneOcean 2025, marking the most substantial enhancement…
EFFECTIVE DOCK & SEA TRIALS AND SUCCESSFUL DELIVERIES OF NEWBUILDINGS DNV’s Maritime Academy Hellas is offering on 8 and 9 April 2025, on effective dock and sea trials as well as successful…
Bureau Veritas on track to classifying the AirFish Wing-in-Ground (WIG) Craft by ST Engineering AirX
The first AirFish craft is undergoing fabrication following the award of the Approval in Principle in September 2024. Registration expected to commence in the second half of 2025. Singapore, March 27, 2025: Bureau…
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…
‘We are determined to ensure that maritime remains an accessible, safe and enjoyable experience for everyone’ Disability organisations and maritime transport operators from across the country have come together for…
Viewers can find below a comment from the International Underwriting Association welcoming the publication of the UK Government’s policy paper on a ‘new approach to ensure regulators and regulation support…
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has published new guidance on the use of deck decompression chambers (DDCs) to treat divers with decompression illnesses. The document emphasises the importance of…
17 March 2025, London/Antwerp: Today, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and the Comité Maritime International (CMI) launch an updated campaign for ‘Promoting Maritime Treaty Ratification’. There is a long-standing concern…
New white paper: Safe introduction of alternative fuels: Focus on ammonia and hydrogen as ship fuels
Safe introduction of alternative fuels Focus on ammonia and hydrogen as ship fuels Explore DNV’s latest white paper to uncover key insights on how DNV assists shipowners in obtaining approvals…
DNV has encountered instances where ships have been detained during Port State Control (PSC) inspections due to the arrangement of emergency escape trunks from machinery spaces. Despite these arrangements having…
The IUA has welcomed a decision not to change rules around the publication of regulatory investigations before they reach their conclusion. Under proposals previously announced by the Financial Conduct Authority…
The St Kitts & Nevis International Ship Registry (SKAN) has underlined its commitment to safety onboard ship by ensuring that all its flagged vessels adhere to the latest regulations governing…
The latest FOBAS Fuel Insight Report highlights rising biofuel uptake, ongoing issues with off-specification fuels and the impact of new regulatory measures. The latest analysis from Lloyd’s Register’s Fuel Oil…
27 February 2025 Baltic Exchange and Veson Nautical launch revamped Baltic99 Questionnaire to enhance bulk carrier vetting processes Boston/London – February 27, 2025: Baltic Exchange, the world’s only independent source…
Countries expressed their willingness continue exploring common ground in negotiations for new binding measures to cut greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping. International efforts to curb greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions…