
IMO Regulatory Update 2026
Introduction As the maritime industry continues to evolve, it is imperative that our Members stay ahead of the regulatory changes to ensure compliance and op...
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Introduction As the maritime industry continues to evolve, it is imperative that our Members stay ahead of the regulatory changes to ensure compliance and op...

The 75th session of the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 75) took place remotely from 16 to 20 November. A summary of the main outcome fro...
Home Publications Articles Further US Designations Targeting Iranian oil Further US Designations Targeting Iranian oil US Sanctions Chinese Refinery, CEO, and Vessels in Crackdown on Iranian Oil Shipments Publications Sacha Patel Published: April 16, 2025 Contact author Download article pdf On 20 March 2025, in continu
Home Publications Articles Steel Cargoes – Safe Carriage and Damage Prevention Steel Cargoes – Safe Carriage and Damage Prevention Best practices and regulatory guidance stress the safe transport of steel cargoes through proper stowage, securing, and handling. Risk alerts Taslim Imad Published: April 03, 2025 Contact
Home Publications Articles Implementation of Direct Reduced Iron (D) under IMSBC Code – Mandatory from January 2025 Implementation of Direct Reduced Iron (D) under IMSBC Code – Mandatory from January 2025 Loss Prevention Loss Prevention Published: March 26, 2025 Contact author Download article pdf The IMO Resolution MS
Home Publications Articles IMO New Emissions Control Areas for Mediterranean Sea, Canadian Arctic and Norwegian Sea IMO New Emissions Control Areas for Mediterranean Sea, Canadian Arctic and Norwegian Sea Loss Prevention Gilmark DMello Published: February 27, 2025 Contact author Download article pdf The IMO through RES
Home Publications Articles ISO 8217:2024 – the new standard ISO 8217:2024 – the new standard Seven years following the release of its predecessor, we discuss the key changes to the new marine fuel specification, and its importance to the industry as it begins its transition to net zero carbon emissions. Articles David

The main source of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is fossil fuels. Home News & Resources News The EU's Emissions Trading Scheme Extended to Shipping Jacqueline Tan Legal Services Manager Date 28 February 2024 Share this article Introduction The main source of carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) a
Home Publications Articles Shipboard Biofouling Concerns and Regulations Shipboard Biofouling Concerns and Regulations This article addresses environmental risks of ship biofouling, emphasising the importance of stricter regulations and the IMO's 2023 guidelines for effective management, promoting environmental complia
Home Publications Articles Update on decarbonisation issues for shipping, October 2023 Update on decarbonisation issues for shipping, October 2023 This is a busy period for new regulation coming on-line which impacts on shipping and the usual way of conducting business. Two regulations have come into force during 2023
Home Publications Articles Pilot Transfer Arrangements - AMSA Notice 04/2023 – Update – 21/08/2023 Pilot Transfer Arrangements - AMSA Notice 04/2023 – Update – 21/08/2023 Loss Prevention Loss Prevention Published: July 07, 2023 Contact author Download article pdf Pilots play a pivotal role in ensuring safe passage of v
Home Publications Articles Guidelines to prevent Stowaway access to vessels Guidelines to prevent Stowaway access to vessels Preventing stowaway access to vessels, emphasising proactive measures, security protocols, and crew training to mitigate risks Risk alerts Steamship Mutual Published: August 02, 2023 Contact auth
Home Publications Articles Electric vehicles onboard passenger roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) ferries Electric vehicles onboard passenger roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) ferries The UK MCA's MGN 653(M) offers guidance on safely carrying electric vehicles on ro-ro ferries, covering fire safety, damaged vehicles, and charging. This

An onboard inspection can only be successful if the tanker has been prepared for the inspection. Credit to: Kardasov Films / Shutterstock.
Home Publications Articles Decarbonisation - Charterparty and Bills of Lading Issues Decarbonisation - Charterparty and Bills of Lading Issues The short term measures that will come into effect on the 1 January 2023 as part of the IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships were adopted at MEPC 76 in June 202
Home Publications Articles Decarbonisation and Shipping - short term measures to improve ship efficiency Decarbonisation and Shipping - short term measures to improve ship efficiency The impact of the emission of greenhouse gasses (‘GHG’) from industrial activities is increasingly a matter of commercial and regulatory
Home Publications Articles オーストラリア海上安全局(AMSA)のMarine Notice オーストラリア海上安全局(AMSA)のMarine Notice Loss Prevention Loss Prevention Published: December 15, 2021 Contact author Download article pdf 前回オーストラリア海上安全局(Australian Maritime Safety Authority: AMSA)がリリースしたMarine Notice Focused inspection campaign—Safety of Navigat

Credit to: Tarcisio Schnaider / Shutterstock. com Soybeans in their original form are not listed under the IMSBC Code.

The IMO has been regulating and reducing sulphur emissions from ships since 2005, Learn more about issues which we have seen coming into play along with lega...

Introduction The International Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea 1996 ("HNS") has not yet entered into force. However it has the support of a number of states and an HNS Correspondence Group formed by the International Maritim

The UK P&I Club have updated their Q&A on Bunkers Convention Certificates for 2020. Home News & Resources News Bunker Convention Certificates - Q&As Jacqueline Tan Legal Services Manager Date 26 August 2020 Share this article Bunker Convention Certificates - Q&As The UK P&I Club have updated their Q&am

Vessel Type: Bulk carrier Home News & Resources News Enclosed space fatality Date 5 September 2019 Share this article Incident description On a loaded bulk carrier, a bulkhead stool void space was due for periodical internal inspection. The chief officer instructed the bosun to open the main deck lid to the vertic
Shipowners' limits of liability under the Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims 1976 (LLMC) were last increased under the 1996 Protocol which entered into force in 2004. The 1996 Protocol also enables states to increase limits by means of the "tacit acceptance" procedure.

Circular issued by International Group clubs Mandatory Notification Requirements Background This circular should be read in conjunction with the previous circular dated 27 January 2011 and as well as other bulletins relating to the safe carriage of nickel ore cargoes and nothing in this circular supersedes the previous