US Trade Representative implements Port Fee Proposal

Progress continues at the Chickamauga Lock Replacement Project near Chattanooga, Tenn., as the Nashville Engineer District marks a major milestone in the upstream approach walls contract. Yesterday, the district announced that crews

US Targets Iran’s LPG Trade with Sanctions After Failed US Export Effort

Workers Injured by Fire Aboard Petrobras Platform Pending Sale to Perenco

Korea’s Hanwha Ocean has received the ABS SMART (SHM) Tier 3 approval in principle (AIP) for its advanced hull monitoring system. The hull monitoring system is designed to estimate structural damage to

Inland Rivers, Ports & Terminals Inc. (IRPT) and We Work the Waterways (WWW) announced a major milestone last week in their shared mission to grow and support the future maritime workforce.  Although

US revises port fees for China-built ships amid industry concerns

Maritime Risk Grows for Regional Ports Amid Possible Ground Offensive Against Houthis

Port Esbjerg completes fairway deepening project

Port of Oakland appoints first Director of Utilities

CMA CGM buys 35% in Egypt’s October Dry Port

Denmark’s Port Esbjerg upgrades fairway to boost capacity

2 days agoVintage seafront telescope on display at hotelThe telescope is one of over 1,000 artefacts at Walpole Bay Hotel Museum in Cliftonville. 2 days agoKent

11 Mar 2025How bad could the ship collision be for the environment?Experts are assessing the potential fallout for marine species and nearby wildlife populations.11 Mar 2025Science & Environment

28 Mar 2025Crashed cargo ship Solong arrives in AberdeenThe impact with the tanker Stena Immaculate in the North Sea triggered an explosion and fires.28 Mar 2025UK

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Global breakthrough agreement to tackle shipping emissions

TS Lines joins exodus of carriers from tariff-stricken transpacific

Zim pulls transpacific service as US shipments face ‘booking freeze’

Shipowners on the hook for $18bn US port fees bill under watered-down proposal, Clarksons calculates

Maersk gets second downgrade in a week as trade war fears create ‘bleak outlook’ for boxships

‘Bleak outlook’ for container ships as trade war prompts Fearnley to downgrade Maersk

US ports group opposes car carrier fees imposed by Trump’s trade representative

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

As the industry shifts towards alternative fuels in response to environmental regulations and sustainability goals, the safety risks associated with these fuels cannot be overlooked, says the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).

The IMO’s Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) has finalized prohibition of perfluoro-octane sulfonic acid (PFOS) from fire-fighting systems on board ships.  (ANNEX 2 RESOLUTION MSC.532(107)

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.
Detailed updates can be found using the links at the bottom of this article. These will open a web page in your preferred browser window.

Lloyd’s Register has awarded Fincantieri’s Norwegian headquartered Vard subsidiary an Approval in Principle (AiP) covering the methanol fueling system for two commissioning service operation vessels (CSOVs). The Vard 422 design vessels are

Canadian graphene coating specialist GIT Coatings has become the first company to receive a new Lloyd’s Register (LR) type approval, its “Enhanced Antifouling Type Approval” LR is the first classification society to

The application of wind-assisted propulsion systems (WAPS) across a variety of vessel types is nearing a tipping point with deployment likely to increase rapidly, but the lack of standardization for verifying fuel

(www.MaritimeCyprus.com) In a significant decision, the International Maritime Organization’s 83rd Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC83) has approved the creation of a new Emission Control Area (ECA) in the North-East Atlantic Ocean. This ECA

(www.MaritimeCyprus.com) Several countries are included to the USCG's Black List after that country's ports were found to have insufficient anti-terrorism measures - a move that requires US bound vessels calling there to

(www.MaritimeCyprus.com) Noise on board ships regulations aim to protect crew members from excessive noise exposure that can lead to hearing loss, fatigue, and communication difficulties, impacting both safety and well-being. The IMO

(www.MaritimeCyprus.com) The amendments to the International Code for the Safe Carriage of Grain in Bulk (Grain Code) introduce critical updates to enhance the safety and clarity of grain loading conditions for bulk carriers.

(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

Thetius: Designing a cyber-secure vessel is a necessity, March 12, 2025, Read moreDetails

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BV endorses Greek cybersecurity framework

Protecting maritime data: the next frontier for shipping cybersecurity

World’s fist platform for testing cybersecurity technologies launched in Singapore

GAO reviews U.S. maritime cyber security

Global Trade Volatility Casts Shadow Over Shipping Sector

Hapag-Lloyd introduces new rates from Indian Sub and Middle East to North America

Peel Ports to invest over US$13 million in Heysham Port

Port of Rotterdam reaches 3.3 million TEUs in first quarter

Japanese firms to build new terminals at Matarbari Deep Sea Port

CMA CGM applies new PSS from North Europe to North America

Osaka Gas Begins Japan’s First Shore-to-Ship LNG Bunkering Service

Oilmar DMCC Leads the Way: First ULSFO Delivery in Istanbul, Türkiye

Banle Group’s CBL International Reports $592M Revenue, Grows Global Reach

Crowley’s Quetzal Sets Sail as First LNG-Powered Avance Class Vessel

WinGD X-EL Secures First Hybrid Integration For Wind-Assisted Vessels

UK MCA: What to know when using ammonia as a fuel