Streamline environmental compliance for your fleet Navigating the ever-changing world of maritime environmental regulations can be overwhelming. Fleet managers and operations teams often struggle with visibility gaps, disconnected data, and…
Consultation launched on Maritime Labour Convention amendments – Have your say Internet access for seafarers while at sea and strengthening requirements for a balanced, nutritious and varied diet could become…
The 109th session of the IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 109) was held from 2 to 6 December 2024. Amendments to the IGC Code to enable the use of ammonia…
HOUSTON – December 3, 2024 – The Blue Sky Maritime Coalition (“BSMC” or “Blue Sky”) today announced the promotion and appointment of Megan O’Leary to the role of Vice President…
12 December 2024 Choose session and sign up 09.00 – 10.00 a.m. CET or 04.00 – 05.00 p.m. CET (UTC+1) Stay informed about the commercial implications of the decarbonization regulations.…
The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) has initiated the expedited cancellation of six Panamanian-flagged vessels recently added to the United Kingdom’s Consolidated List of Financial Sanctions Targets. These actions are being…
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The Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) will meet for its 109th session at IMO Headquarters in London (in-person with hybrid participation) from 2 to 6 December 2024. The meeting will be…
The Liberian Registry, the world’s largest flag registry is undergoing the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS). The initial phase of the audit took place from November…
27 November 2024 – On November 25, BIMCO released its much-anticipated clause for Time Charter (T/C) Parties under the FuelEU Maritime Regulation, marking a critical step toward industry alignment with decarbonization goals.…
In light of the evolving regulatory landscape for ammonia as a maritime fuel, and the recent finalisation of the IMO’s draft interim guidelines on ammonia, the International Association of Classification…
The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has published a new Unified Requirement UR M85, providing the maritime industry with its first comprehensive technical guidelines for type approval testing of synthetic…
The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) held an important conference today, spotlighting the working conditions and fair pay challenges faced by non-EU fishers employed on EU vessels. The event gathered…
Nearly 60% of respondents who know about the regulation expect it to impact their businesses, yet less than half are prepared to meet December 4, 2024 deadline SEATTLE, WA, November…
By Bryn Heimbeck, President and Co-Founder of Trade Tech SEATTLE, WA, November 4, 2024 – As President of Trade Tech, I’ve seen how regulatory advancements like the European Union’s Import Control…
In response to recent reports regarding a Seaman’s Book allegedly found with a Lebanese national naval officer, the Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) clarifies the following: The individual mentioned holds a…
To reduce emissions from oceangoing vessels while in port, the 2020 California Air Resources Board (CARB) At-Berth Regulation will require tanker and Ro-Ro vessels to use a CARB Approved Emission…
World first ISO certified five-in-one shipping container set to improve the transportation and logistics industries’ efficiency and sustainability. Boca Raton, Florida, USA, Thursday 24th October 2024: Compact Container Systems (CCS) has launched…
A new technology report from Bureau Veritas highlights the role that wind propulsion systems (WPS) will play in decarbonizing the maritime industry, but more is needed in order to unlock…
Due to decarbonization measures being undertaken in the industry, DNV has recently experienced an increase in the number of fixed-pitch propeller retrofits. The end-to-end retrofit process has a short timeframe…
DNV’s Maritime Academy Hellas is offering on 13 and 14 November 2024, a 2-day HazMat Lite course. Course Objective This course introduces the main requirements of the EU Ship Recycling regulations and includes all practical…
Pooling of vessels has been introduced as a new mechanism to achieve compliance with the FuelEU Maritime regulation and is under discussion at the IMO. What are the options, and…
The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) announces that, following an internal investigation, it will automatically cancel the registration of any vessel found to be involved in illegal activities or that changes…
Report on the investigation of a fall from height on the bulk carrier Equinox Seas resulting in one fatality at ONEX Syros Shipyard, Ermoupoli, Syros, Greece on 17 April 2023.…
The “23rd NAVIGATOR 2024 – THE SHIPPING DECISION MAKERS FORUM” was successfully organized by NAVIGATOR SHIPPING CONSULTANTS from September 20 to 22, 2024, on the islands of Chios and Oinousses,…