24 maritime news articles about IMO
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
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
Latest NewsWerner acquisition boosts Truckload Capacity Index despite low demandFourKites takes aim at automating ocean bookings for shippersSafety assumptions appear misguided in ‘carrier of the year’ honorsGrowth in energy-linked project cargo exacerbates US rail car shortageMaersk passing $500 million monthly fuel b
Home News and Resources News News 09 Apr, 2026 Cape Town Agreement Marcus Winchester Loss Prevention Officer The 2012 Cape Town Agreement, adopted under the International Maritime Organization (IMO), establishes the first mandatory global safety standards for fishing vessels. Download PDF It provides essential regulat
19 March 2026Correspondent Harpaz P&I brings us this update. In accordance with MARPOL Convention, ship waste that cannot be discharged into the sea in accordance with relevant requirements, shall be delivered to port reception facilities.
With green ammonia being one of the options to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions from ships, this article examines how using ammonia as a fuel affects a ship’s design and operation. External contributor to this article: Pekka Pohjanen, Senior Technology Specialist, Foreship Ltd With green ammonia being one of the op
Updates for ships operating at ports in Brazil Latest Updates - 2026 16 March 2026To mitigate the risks of ballast water and biofouling, the Brazilian Navy’s Directorate of Ports and Coasts (DPC) has established a robust regulatory framework under NORMAM-401/DPC. This standard integrates international conventions—such
The shipping industry is expected to consider a range of pathways to reduce emissions, including the potential adoption of green fuels and gradual reduction in use of conventional fossil fuels, if the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) greenhouse gas (GHG) strategy to reach net zero GHG emissions by or around
NorthStandard has published a new white paper focusing on the accelerating adoption of biofuels in commercial shipping. ‘Biofuels – Driving the green transition’ brings together insights from NorthStandard, supplier World Fuel and leading testing agency Veritas Petroleum Services (VPS), in a unique discussion document
Emergency Contact Alternative fuels - Decarbonisation infographic Home Latest updates Publications Alternative fuels - Decarbonisation infographic 11 Jul 2023 View PDF Sign up for alerts As the maritime industry continues down its decarbonisation journey, we should reflect on some of the practical considerations
Emergency Contact Alternative Low Emission Fuel for the Maritime Industry Home Latest updates Publications Alternative Low Emission Fuel for the Maritime Industry 17 Aug 2022 Download page as PDF Sign up for alerts In line with the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) initial goals for reducing carbon dioxide an
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Emergency Contact Infographic: Is your vessel cyber secure? Home Latest updates Publications Infographic: Is your vessel cyber secure?
Emergency Contact Update on the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) Home Latest updates Publications Update on the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 30 Jun 2016 Download page as PDF Sign up for alerts Members are referred to Circulars dated 9 January 2013 , 7 March 2013 and 21 May 2013 on the Maritime Labour Conventio
Emergency Contact Guidance on the use of armed guards Home Latest updates Publications Guidance on the use of armed guards 10 Sept 2015 Download page as PDF Sign up for alerts The common position of all International Group Clubs, in respect of piracy and the use of armed guards onboard entered vessels, was set out in t
Emergency Contact Tug and Tow - A Practical Safety and Operational Guide Home Latest updates Publications Tug and Tow - A Practical Safety and Operational Guide 6 Aug 2015 Download page as PDF Sign up for alerts Tug and Tow - A Practical Safety and Operational Guide This booklet has been produced by the Club in respons
Emergency Contact Ship To Ship oil transfer operations Home Latest updates Publications Ship To Ship oil transfer operations 27 Jan 2015 Download page as PDF Sign up for alerts Category Operations Issue date 27/01/2015 Area Worldwide Further to our circular on 14 January , we would like to advise Me
Emergency Contact Entry into force of the Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks (NWRC) – update on issuance of Blue Cards Home Latest updates Publications Entry into force of the Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks (NWRC) – update on issuance of Blue Cards 21 Jan 2015 Download
Emergency Contact Poor Lashing Procedures Cause Destruction Home Latest updates Publications Poor Lashing Procedures Cause Destruction 23 May 2014 Sign up for alerts Poor lashing procedures cause destruction The incedent During a voyage across the English Channel in heavy weather some vehicles on the car decks br
Emergency Contact Compulsory Insurance Home Latest updates Publications Compulsory Insurance 25 Apr 2014 Download page as PDF Sign up for alerts Compulsory Insurance Circular 8 – 2014 25th April 2014 To All Members, Entry into Force of the Protocol of 2002 to the Athens Convention relating to the carriage of passengers
Emergency Contact SOLAS update – Prohibition on Blending of Bulk Liquid Cargoes Home Latest updates Publications SOLAS update – Prohibition on Blending of Bulk Liquid Cargoes 29 Jan 2014 Download page as PDF Sign up for alerts Prohibition of the blending of bulk liquid cargoes and production processes during sea voyage
Emergency Contact Entry into force of Regulation (EC) No 392/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23rd April 2009 on the Liability of Carriers of Passengers by Sea in the Event of Accidents (the ‘PLR’) Home Latest updates Publications Entry into force of Regulation (EC) No 392/2009 of the European Parl
Emergency Contact IG Circular – Dangers of Carrying Nickel Ore from Indonesia and the Philippines – Mandatory Notification Requirements Home Latest updates News IG Circular – Dangers of Carrying Nickel Ore from Indonesia and the Philippines – Mandatory Notification Requirements 2 Jun 2012 Download Sign up for alerts TO
Emergency Contact BIMCO GUARDCON contract for the employment of security guards on vessels Home Latest updates Publications BIMCO GUARDCON contract for the employment of security guards on vessels 5 Mar 2012 Sign up for alerts Members are referred to BIMCO’s GUARDCON contract for the employment of security guards on ve