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…
Regulatory
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,…
UK seafarer training funds secured for another year through Maritime and Coastguard Agency
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…
Class News 07/2026: SOLAS amendments Fire Safety Requirements for ro-ro Passenger Ships
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…
The Panama Canal Authority publishes amendments to prequalification documents for strategic initiatives
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…
Reminder Invitation for LSLC’s event – Fuel EU Maritime Pooling & Disputes – 19th March at Quadrant Chambers
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…
Zoe Upson is crowned Top Woman in Shipping for 2025 in all about shipping’s 7th edition
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…
A Captain’s Advice: Why the Modern Seafarer Must Learn Beyond the Vessel CPD ( Continuous Professional Development)
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,…
LR issues first Guidance Notes for onboard hydrogen generation as industry seeks regulatory clarity
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…
Your must-attend industry event Superyacht UK Technical Seminar 2026 – Our speaker line up so far
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…
ICS Publishes 2025-2026 Flag State Performance Table Highlighting Strong Compliance with Global Standards
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…
Class News 02/2026: Amendments (08-25) to IMSBC Code – Addition of two new MHB cargo schedules
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…
Union Maritime MR2 Tankers with WindWings® gain SOLAS approval from Marshall Islands and Bureau Veritas
BAR Technologies and Union Maritime secure regulatory approval for wind-assisted MR2 tankers at Wuhu Shipyard, further scaling zero-emission innovation in the global fleet. (London, 20 January 2026) – The Marshall Islands…
JANUARY 13, 2026 NEW PUBLICATION: COLLECTION OF PERISHABLE EVIDENCE – MANDARIN VERSIONS The American P&I Club is pleased to announce that the publication Collection of Perishable Evidence is now available in both new and traditional Mandarin. This guidance serves…
The partnership integrates Viam’s AI technology with Rivertrace’s oil-in-water monitors to improve compliance, reduce pollution, and modernise maritime operations at scale January 13, 2026 – Viam, the software platform for marine…
16th Annual Capital Link Greek Shipping Forum – Athenaeum Intercontinental Athens | Thursday, February 5, 2026
ABOUT THE FORUM Our Forum is a Summit of the Global Institutional & Industry Leadership Summit. Featuring the institutional and industry leadership of global shipping, this forum will explore the…
Fuel for thought: Hydrogen — new report on Hydrogen as a fuel in shipping: safety, regulation and technological insights
Fuel for Thought: Hydrogen Download report The latest Fuel for Thought® report from Lloyd’s Register is now available, offering an authoritative overview of hydrogen’s role as a marine fuel. …



