IMO marks 50 years since the MARPOL Convention was adopted, Ships today must take measures on board to stop sewage, garbage and operational waste entering the sea without restriction –

World Maritime Theme 2024: "Navigating the future: safety first!"

More countries are setting their own restrictions on scrubber water discharges. Poland said it could not support an International Chamber of Shipping motion because its ‘low ambition’ meant more national discharge restrictions around the world, instead of global rules the IMO preferred

Did you know that traditional AIS tracking systems often leave critical coverage gaps in offshore shipping lanes? Shipborne AIS is emerging as the game-changer, providing unprecedented real-time visibility across these busy yet under-monitored areas.

The IMO has adopted three amendments to the current circulars relating to the Ballast Water Management
(BWM) Convention as follows:

This is the monthly summary containing an overview of all regulatory changes applied to Regs4ships in the last calendar month.
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ABS is the Leading Class Society for South American Shipowners [image] (RIO DE JANEIRO) Maritime and offshore energy leaders from Brazil, Argentina, Chile and throughout South America came together for the

Christopher J. Wiernicki Calls for Clarity and Consistency in CERAWeek Appearance [image] (HOUSTON) Uncertainty about the scale and nature of the IMO’s proposed carbon levy is holding back investment in shipping. That

[image] (BUSAN) ABS issued a Type Approval for IACS UR E27 cyber resilience requirements to Hanwha Systems for its cybersecurity solution, SecuAider®. Hanwha Systems’ SecuAider® is a software solution that

(www.MaritimeCyprus.com) Capture fisheries is the backbone of many coastal communities and contributes to the local economies, employment and food security. It is estimated that globally over 39 million people work in capture

In March 2024, the IMO adopted the MEPC.390(81), an amendment to the MEPC.335(76), which provides guidelines on the shaft/power limitation system in order to comply with the EEXI. These guidelines now

(www.MaritimeCyprus.com) The ship recycling industry is undergoing major changes due to stricter environmental and safety regulations. The paper below, helps readers align with international standards like the HKC (Hong Kong Convention) and EU

This ABS Quarterly Report on Port State Control (PSC) provides information to owners on deficiencies identified on ABS vessels during inspections carried out by the various PSC regimes globally during the fourth quarter of 2024.

Between 15 January and 14 October 2025, Chinese port authorities will inspect visiting vessels to ensure that personnel involved in enclosed

(www.MaritimeCyprus.com) Port State Control (PSC) plays a vital role in ensuring maritime safety, security, and environmental protection by verifying that ships comply

UK MCA has issued a notice regarding the release of the 24th Edition of the Ship Captain’s Medical Guide (SCMG), published on December 20, 2024.

The USCG  issued a Safety Alert in response to a recent marine casualty involving a fire and severe injuries to two crewmembers.

The Gibraltar Maritime Administration has issued Shipping Guidance Notice 146, providing details on amendments to MARPOL Annex I.

AtoB@C Shipping is halfway through its fleet renewal program with delivery of the sixth plug-in hybrid newbuild vessel from India’s Chowgule shipyard.

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Singapore-based shipping company AAL Shipping has named its fifth methanol-ready dual-fuel Super B-class vessel after the Middle Eastern project hub.

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The Indian government said it has ₹2 trillion (around $23.8 billion) allocated to expand […]

The container vessel Solong involved in a collision in the North Sea off the Humber Estuary, UK on March 10 with the

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The chemical/product tanker USA-flagged Stena Immaculate managed by Crowley was involved in a collision in the North Sea off the Humber

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The chemical/product tanker USA-flagged Stena Immaculate managed by Crowley was involved in a collision in the North Sea off the Humber

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