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…
Panama has been reinstated on the White List of the Paris Memorandum of Understanding (Paris MoU), according to the organization’s recently published Annual Report. The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) welcomed…
“Port State Control; Progress and performance, highlights of the Paris MoU 2025”The Paris MoU has published its 2025 Annual Report, including performance lists which are available on its official website…
The IMO Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications, Search and Rescue (NCSR 13) Information for: Design offices, shipyards, suppliers, manufacturers, owners/managers, and flag states. NEED TO KNOW Finalized draft guidance to support the…
· IMCA highlights “unacceptably high” levels of fatalities and injuries from underwater ship husbandry, as vessel owners prepare for Strait of Hormuz reopening · Demand for the cleaning, inspection, and maintenance of…
– Panel hosted by Bibby Marine and its E-Mission Zero partners highlighted how vessel electrification will cut costs, reduce emissions and improve energy security for offshore wind operations.– With vessel…
Thank you for your interest in DNV’s Shore power in shipping white paper, which provides a structured overview of shore power technologies, standards, and operational implications, alongside a clear explanation of regulatory…
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has delivered a fleet-wide energy transition strategy for TMS Tankers, giving the Greek shipowner a clearer view of its exposure to tightening emissions regulation and the most cost-effective pathways…
By Dormary Fotopoulou, Business Development Manager – SAFE DRYCON The maritime industry continues to evolve under increasing regulatory pressure, heightened vetting expectations, and a growing emphasis on transparency, safety culture,…
Global cooperation brings breakthrough on first international Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) Code Maritime and Coastguard Agency plays leading role in delivering regulatory confidence for industry The Maritime and Coastguard…
Shore power in shipping Get insights on the technical, regulatory, and commercial implications of shore power. Shore power is moving from a local emissions initiative to a regulated requirement in…
UAE and Oman – Automotive supply chain solutions01 Jun 2026Ro-Ro vessel handling End-to-end supply chain management Green Corridor connectivityREAD MORE In-house Marine Survey & Inspection services01 Jun 2026, United Kingdom…
Suspension of SPM operations28 May 2026, Mangalore, IndiaOperations at the Mangalore SPM are suspended due to the southwest monsoon.READ MORE Unloading of coal ship unloader28 May 2026, Hong KongVessels navigating…
USCG Annual Report – Greece Retains QUALSHIP 21 The US Coast Guard (USCG) has published its 2025 Annual Report, which you can access here. The Maritime Safety Division of the…
Nassau, The Bahamas 20 May 2026 The Bahamas has regained eligibility for the United States Coast Guard’s QUALSHIP 21 programme for the 2026–27 period, reflecting the strong Port State Control…
by Captain Michalis Fragkias The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is a development and publishing body composed of representatives from national standardization organizations. ISO standards provide uniform methods through which…
MARITIME IMPACT – Our expertise in stories What global change means for shipowners Geopolitical change is influencing trade, regulation, and operational priorities. In our latest Market Views episode, NYK’s Carl‑Johan Hagman shares views…
Withdrawal of UK MRV regulations Download Class News Applicability: Shipowners, ship operators, ship managers and ship masters. Effective from 3 April 2026, the UK Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) regulations…
OSLO, Norway; [29th April 2026]: BASS Software has secured a contract with BW LNG to implement its next-generation BASSnet Neo cloud-native maritime ERP solution across the company’s fleet of LNG…
IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 84)LR Summary Report MEPC 84 was held from 27 April – 01 May 2026 Download Summary Report Applicability: Shipowners, ship managers, ships’ crews,…
IMO Legal Committee approves first international guidelines to deter maritime fraud and misuse of flags. The International Maritime Organization’s Legal Committee has approved a new set of guidelines to improve…
A new report by Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore details the regulatory landscape as Member States work to integrate the EU’s Renewable Energy Directive (Directive 2023/2413) into national law. Paris,…
07 April 202 UK seafarer training funds secured for another year through Maritime and Coastguard Agency Support for Maritime Training (SMarT) initiative to bring on next generation of skilled mariners…
Update on the Middle East situation01 Apr 2026, Middle EastWith the current developments in the Middle East, we have launched this live updates section to keep you informed of the…