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…
SOLAS amendments:Fire Safety Requirement for ro-ro Passenger Ships Download Class News Applicability: Shipowners, ship operators, ship managers, ship masters, ship designers and shipbuilders. The IMO has published Resolution MSC.550(108) which includes…
Panama City, March 30, 2026 – As part of the ongoing process to select concessionaires for the development of the energy corridor and the container transshipment terminals in Corozal and…
REGISTER HERE If you have already registered to attend this event, there is no need to re-register. Our panel will outline the Regulation, explain how pooling can work, and discuss…
IMO Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE 12) Information for: Ship owners, managers, seafarers, maritime training institutes and flag states. NEED TO KNOW – Agreed on draft amendments to SOLAS…
by Anny Zade We are pleased to announce that Zoe Upson, the runner up in 2024, is the clear winner for 2025! Here are the final results for the 100…
Maritime and Coastguard Agency and Workboat Association urge operators to get ready for 2026 transition Workboat owners and operators with vessels requiring a survey by December 2026 are being urged to act…
by Capt. George Papanelopoulos, PhD, AFNI, Head of Vetting, Training & Development, Cyprus Sea Lines Co Ltd The maritime industry is undergoing one of the most significant periods of transformation.…
Results from last year’s Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on ballast water management has revealed a marked change in regulatory compliance failures, which now include the actual performance, operation, and maintenance…
We concluded our last insight on FuelEU by underlining the importance of being proactive when formulating a FuelEU compliance strategy and adopting a collaborative approach when entering charterparty negotiations. In this update,…
The Guidance Notes provide clear technical direction for the design, installation and integration of onboard hydrogen generators. Lloyd’s Register (LR) has published the maritime industry’s first dedicated Guidance Notes for onboard…
Tighter permit & tracking requirements for arriving vessels30 Jan 2026, YemenThe Yemeni Ministry of Transport has released a circular outlining new mandatory procedures for all vessels calling at the country’s…
29th January 2026: IACS has published a new Unified Requirement (UR H2) establishing a comprehensive safety framework for ammonia release mitigation systems (ARMS) on ammonia-fuelled ships. The UR provides harmonised requirements…
Secure your place now and gain vital regulatory insight, hear from leading experts, and be part of the conversations shaping the future of the superyacht sector Stay ahead in an…
27 January 2026, London – The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has released the 2025-2026 Flag State Performance Table, continuing an over 20-year practice of providing an objective, data driven assessment of…
Barcelona, 26th January, 2026 – bound4blue and Maersk Tankers have reached a major milestone in their collaboration with the installation of eSAIL® units on board the Maersk Trieste. Four of…
Amendments (08-25) to IMSBC Code –Addition of two new MHB cargo schedules Download Class News Applicability: Shipowners, ship operators, ship managers, ship masters, designers and shipbuilders. SOLAS regulation VI/1-2 requires…