More Regulation
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NewsCybutryne added to hazardous materials list
Banned from use in anti-fouling systems earlier this year, cybutryne has now been added to the Inventory of Harzardous Materials
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NewsCombatting a New Era of Maritime Sanctions Evasion
Recent years have seen a notable increase in deceptive shipping practices (DSPs), particularly in the form of AIS spoofing and dark fleet activity. Despite the new era of sanctions compliance challenges that such DSPs have created, it is possible to comprehend, detect and mitigate these practices. The Research Team at Pole Star Global in partnership with Blackstone Compliance explains.
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NewsNew fuel regulations for Arctic and Med
Two new MARPOL regulations governing the use of fuel are due to take effect in 2024 and 2025
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NewsClean Tech Growth Lifted By Partnerships With Ports
The global shipping industry has an increasingly clear decarbonisation pathway to follow for vessels over 5000 gross tonnes, according to Gareth Prowse, Head of Decarbonisation at Svitzer.
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NewsIMO’s Calculation Challenge For GHG Regulation
Engine emissions have been regulated by the IMO under MARPOL Annex VI since 2005 when the 1997 Protocol adding the annex came into effect.
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NewsLR outlines EU ETS implementation steps
Lloyd’s Register has provided further guidance on the key steps that ship owners/ship managers/charterers are recommended to follow ahead of the entry into effect of the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) Directive on 1 January 2024.
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NewsExperience Builds Wind-Assist Technology Confidence
The calculations made for IMO efficiency regulations are theoretical and generic, so work is continuing to provide shipowners with a means of accurately measuring energy savings from wind-assist technologies in practice, but confidence is growing nonetheless.
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NewsOily water separator update clarifies sampling point requirements
DNV has released an update providing further clarifications regarding the oily water separator sampling point requirements.
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NewsCIMAC advises on azimuth thruster stopping
CIMAC has offered its assistance on the development of rules governing stopping a ship fitted with azimuth thrusters
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NewsIACS updates two cyber security requirements
The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has updated two Unified Requirements (URs) relating to cyber security standards of ships.
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NewsABS approves SHI cyber security system
ABS has awarded approval in principle to Samsung Heavy Industries for its cyber resilience systems design
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NewsDNV’s Veracity expands partner network
Against a backdrop of impending regulation, DNV is helping more shipowners verify and report on emissions data
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NewsMaritime insurers join drive to improve cargo safety
Two major maritime insurers have signed up to the Cargo Fire & Loss Innovation Initiative
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NewsClassNK issues LH2 carrier guidelines
ClassNK has released new guidelines on managing the risks of transporting liquefied hydrogen
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NewsMarine insurers issue EV fire guidance
Research by the International Union of Marine Insurance finds that EV fires are no more frequent than those in ICE vehicles
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NewsLR updates EU ETS guidance
LR has updated its guidance for ship owners following the publication of the revised ETS directive and MRV regulation
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NewsAmended SOLAS rules to come into force in 2024
Ship owners and managers should be aware that new SOLAS requirements for towing and mooring equipment will come into force on 1 January 2024. The rules may pose a challenge for ships built before January 2007, Lloyd’s Register warns in an advisory notice.
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NewsThe new Klondike
Regulations need to be in place before prospectors start mining the seabed, writes Patrik Wheater
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NewsISA discusses deep-sea mining
Whether to allow deep-sea mineral mining is on the agenda as the ISA convenes its 28th session
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NewsFalling container CO2 emissions – dip or trend?
Container industry carbon emissions are falling but is it too soon to say whether this will be sustained?
