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Image for representation purposes only The United States has imposed sanctions on Iraq’s Deputy Minister of Oil, Ali Maarij al-Bahadly, accusing him of helping Iranian-linked networks sell oil by disguising it as Iraqi crude. The sanctions were announced on Thursday by the US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign As
The International Maritime Organization (IMO), in partnership with national authorities and with the World Maritime University (WMU), has delivered two national workshops under the SMART-C GHG Project, advancing efforts to accelerate maritime decarbonization in South-East Asia. Shaping Viet Nam’s National Action Plan
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Last week at MEPC 84, the Committee approved a technical guidance circular on co-optimizing propulsion equipment for energy efficiency and underwater radiated noise at the design and retrofit stage.The circular seeks to clarify potential trade…
The WISTA International Executive Committee gathered in London from 17 – 19 April for its annual Mid-Term Meeting, with an agenda highlighting the role partnerships and collaboration continue to play in driving change in the maritime industry. During the three-day programme, the Executive Committee met with WISTA Inte
The Trump administration on Thursday escalated its economic campaign against Iran by sanctioning Iraq’s deputy oil minister and multiple militia-linked companies accused of helping Tehran smuggle oil and finance armed...
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IMO MSC 111: What’s on the agenda?
Delegates at the 84th session of IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 84) agreed to preserve the Net Zero Framework (NZF) as the central basis for continued negotiations, following intense last-minute debates over the scope and direction of the upcoming intersessional work. In the final hours of n
The decline in Russia’s oil exports is being linked to strikes on key logistics hubs along the Baltic route, stated the Commissioner of the President of Ukraine for Sanctions Policy, Vladyslav Vlasiuk, in a comment to journalists. According to him, the most notable drop is being recorded in this region.
IMO MSC 111: What’s on the agenda?
IMO MSC 111: What’s on the agenda?
IMO MSC 111: What’s on the agenda?
Getting to Zero Coalition: Modest but meaningful improvement towards net-zero
Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Chairman Laura DiBella recently participated in the U. S.
(www.MaritimeCyprus.com) The China Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) Guidelines on Shipping Companies’ Fulfilment of Primary Responsibility for Work Safety (Version 1.0) , issued in November 2025 and circulated to Shipmanagers and Owners, represent a comprehensive regulatory…
IMO Piracy Report: Six incidents during March 2026
Home News and Resources News News 06 May, 2026 Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS): Clarifying the IMO Definitions for Declarations Dean Crossley Head of Loss Prevention Asia As digitalisation continues to shape the maritime sector, increasing attention is being paid to Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) and
U.N. Security Council members will begin talks on Tuesday on a U.S.- and Bahrain?backed draft resolution that could lead to sanctions against Iran, and potentially authorize force, if Tehran fails to halt attacks and threats to commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, three…
Presentation of the publication “Rescue at Sea Guide”, produced by IMO, UNHCR and ICS
Bunker Holding: Direction is clearer, but pathway not fully defined after MEPC 84
Bunker Holding: Direction is clearer, but pathway not fully defined after MEPC 84
Risk Intelligence: How the Russia-Ukraine war reshapes Baltic Sea risk
Risk Intelligence: How the Russia-Ukraine war reshapes Baltic Sea risk
Subscribe to our Mailing Lists (It's free!) HOT TOPICS: MEPC 84 | Strait of Hormuz Tuesday 5 May 2026 Home Safety All Accidents Alerts Loss Prevention Maritime Health Regulation Safety Seafarers Security Risk Intelligence: How the Russia-Ukraine war reshapes Baltic Sea risk IMO…
(www.MaritimeCyprus.com) The 84th session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 84) of the International Maritime Organization marked another incremental but strategically important step in the decarbonization and environmental governance of global shipping.…
By Bloomberg News (Bloomberg) — China has ordered its companies to ignore US sanctions, an unprecedented act of defiance that threatens to trap a vast banking sector in the crossfire as tension...
Swedish authorities arrest captain of sanctioned tanker over false documents
ECSA: European shipping represents 34.5% of the global fleet
On 23 April 2026, the Council of the European Union adopted its 20th package of restrictive measures against Russia, amending Regulation (EU) 833/2014 and
The Marine Environment Protection Committee of the IMO concluded its 84th session with a commitment to rebuild consensus on global shipping emissions.Nearly 100 delegations took the floor this week to voice their views on the adoption of “mid…
May 3, 2026 In this episode of What's Going on with Shipping, Sal Mercogliano recaps a chaotic ninth week of the ongoing conflict and the dual blockades affecting global maritime trade. We break down the competing forces in the Middle East, the resurgence of piracy off Somalia, and the growing tensions in the Mediterr
On April 15, the US Treasury announce a wide-ranging series of sanctions on the business empire of Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani, son of the recently-de...
Everllence has expressed concern over the current viability of the IMO’s 2023 GHG Strategy that aims for net? zero emissions from international shippin...
While much of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MPEC 84) was bogged down with political positioning and stalling tactics, the International...
Two weeks of hard-fought discussions at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) on the approach to the Net-Zero Framework (NZF) and efforts to c...
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Emergency Contact IG Circular: EU 20th Sanctions Package Against Russia Home Latest updates News IG Circular: EU 20th Sanctions Package Against Russia 1 May 2026 View/Download IG Circular PDF Sign up for alerts On 23 April 2026, the Council of the European Union adopted its 20th package of restrictive measures against
On 23 April 2026, the Council of the European Union adopted its 20th package of restrictive measures against Russia, amending Regulation (EU) 833/2014 and Regulation (EU) 269/2014. These measures were implemented in Council Regulation (EU) 2026/506, Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/509, and Council Regulation
From Policy to Practice: Advancing Gender Equality in Maritime This short video highlights how women are key to building a sustainable, resilient maritime industry. To mark the 2026 International Day for Women in Maritime, the IMO is moving "From Policy to Practice" to ensure gender equality remains a driving force fo
On 23 April 2026, the Council of the European Union adopted its 20th package of restrictive measures against Russia. The package comprises 120 individual and entity listings, the largest number in a single package in two years, together with a range of sectoral, trade, financial and anti-circumvention measures.
02/2026 EU Sanctions: 20th Sanctions Package Against Russia
Home News & Resources Circulars Circular 08/26: EU Sanctions: 20th Sanctions Package Against Russia Nigel Carden Chairman Date 30 April 2026 Share this article On 23 April 2026, the Council of the European Union adopted its 20th package of restrictive measures against Russia, amending Regulation (EU) 833/2014 and R
Introduction The European Union, United Kingdom and United States have adopted sanctions as a central part of their response to the Russia's invasion in Ukraine followed by many other countries. Members and assureds with vessels calling at ports in Russia or engaging in trade with Russian cargo should ensure that no s
Home News and Resources News News 30 Apr, 2026 Iran sanctions – payment of “tolls” for Strait of Hormuz passage Tony Paulson Head of Asia & Corporate Director Following reports that Iran may allow ships to transit the Strait of Hormuz in return for payment of a “toll” charge, OFAC have issued a new FAQ clarifying t
Tucked as Agenda Item 12 into the agenda of the 84th Session of the IMO’s Marine Environmental Protection Committee is a proposal tabled by Oman to c...
April 28, 2026 In this episode of "What the Ship," we dive into the top five maritime stories as of April 28, 2026. While the conflict in the Strait of Hormuz remains a central focus, the ripples are being felt across every sector of the global shipping industry—from skyrocketing bunker fuel prices to heated debates a