FEBRUARY 11, 2024 REVISED MARITIME TRAFFIC REGULATIONS FOR THE TURKISH STRAITS: AN UPDATE Reference is made to Member Alert, Revised Maritime Traffic Regulations for the Turkish Straights, of January 6, 2025,…
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Strengthening the Fight Against Drug Trafficking with New Technology – WSC Technology Day brings authorities, carriers and innovators together
Brussels, Belgium, February 10, 2025 – The close collaboration between ocean carriers, customs authorities, law enforcement and regulators have led to successes in disrupting drug trafficking through containerized shipping. To…
For a couple of years we have been trying to have Dr. Kokarakis “on the record” and have his views on many shipping issues, paramount for shipping, particularly within the…
The most powerful Shipping society outside Greece is by far the HESGB (Hellenic Engineers Society of Great Britain), which earlier on today elected its new Governing Committee. It’s charitable status…
Welcome to DNV! Your copy of our Maritime Forecast to 2050 report is waiting for you. Welcome aboard! As a new member of the DNV Maritime database, you are now…
A case study in a new DNV paper analyses the impact and costs of options for complying with the FuelEU Maritime Regulation. The regulation offers ship operators multiple compliance strategies…
Save the date, February 4th! Legal Horizons in Sustainable Shipping: From Green Finance to Regulation
REGISTER NOW Introduction The LSLC-YMP and Reed Smith are hosting a webinar focused on the future of sustainable shipping. This event will feature key panellists who will delve into the…
MAIB Report: Fatality on board the motor yacht Baton Rouge at Falmouth Harbour, Antigua on 23 February 2024
Report on the fatality of the chief engineer on board the motor yacht Baton Rouge at Falmouth Harbour, Antigua on 23 February 2024. Summary: On the morning of 23 February…
UN Working Group meets at Sea Guardian’s Limassol office on question of human rights in maritime security operations
On Wednesday 22rd January 2025, a UN working group established in July 2005 pursuant to the Commission on Human Rights resolution 2005/2, visited Sea Guardian’s Office in Limassol. The group…
Many ships are now equipped with power limitation solutions to comply with EEXI regulations. Clear, up-to-date documentation of the applied limitation measure is crucial from a statutory perspective and from…
The International Association of Classification Societies is pleased to announce the release of the 2025 edition of its IACS Blue Book. The latest release of the Blue Book package continues…
JANUARY 17, 2025 INDUSTRY QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE FOR SHIPPING CHARCOAL IN CONTAINERS: NEW RULES BEGINNING IN 2025 The International Group of P&I Clubs, the World Shipping Council and the TT…
Washington/London/Brussels/Singapore, Friday 17 January 2025 – The shipping industry is taking proactive steps to implement improved safety measures for transporting charcoal, ahead of mandatory IMO regulations in 2026. In response to a…
The International Underwriting Association is reviewing its core services for London insurers to address the changing nature of risk transfer. In its 2025 business plan the organisation has announced plans…
ABPmer was appointed by RAK Ports to conduct an audit of its compliance with the PMSC principles The port operations undertaken variously across the group of five ports are extensive,…
January 06, 2025, REVISED MARITIME TRAFFIC REGULATIONS FOR THE TURKISH STRAITS As of February 1, 2025, the following regulations are entering into force for vessels transiting the Turkish Straits: Your…
Reminder » Webinar, 14 January: Digitalization in shipping: Advancements in autonomy and remote operation
14 January 202509.00 – 10.00 a.m. CET or04.00 – 05.00 p.m. CET (UTC+1) Choose session and sign up Autonomous and remote-controlled shipping has been greatly supported by the rapid digitalization…
ERT’s Thanos Choupis interviews allaboutshipping’s John Faraclas on Planet Oceans dire straits and its importance on current and future Geopolitics
John Faraclas on ERT’s global radio station “The Voice of Greece”, in the program “Greeks Everywhere”, with Thanos Choupis who interviewed him on the ragging wars and others about to…
In our latest podcast episode, host Eirik Nyhus is joined by Helge Hermundsgård to discuss the potential business consequences of FuelEU Maritime. While the legal aspects of the regulation are…
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…
Blue Sky Maritime Coalition announces appointment of Megan O’Leary as Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
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…
Webinar, 12 Dec: Commercial implications of FuelEU Maritime and EU ETS: New insights
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…