Regulations & Policy
GCMD unpacks cost and compliance tool for IMO’s new climate framework
The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonization (GCMD) has unpacked a cost and compliance calculator aimed at exploring how the International Maritime Organization’s GHG Global Fuel Intensify (GFI)-linked pricing system could impact operational costs in shipping. As noted by the GCMD, the tool could
New US port tariffs could do more harm than good: World Shipping Council asks for ‘constructive’ pathways
The World Shipping Council (WSC)—the voice of liner shipping—has expressed ‘serious’ concerns regarding the new port fee regime announced by the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), cautioning that the measures could undermine American trade, hurt U.S. producers, and weaken efforts to strengthen the na
New agreement on seafarers’ minimum wage emerges from ILO discussions
Following a bipartite dialogue between shipowners and seafarers’ unions, the International Labour Organization (ILO) has wrapped up the latest round of negotiations concerning the minimum wage for able seafarers. As informed, an agreement was reached at a meeting of the Joint Maritime Commission’s (
Trump administration takes action to impose port tariffs on Chinese ships
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has laid out plans to introduce fees on Chinese ships calling American ports.
Lloyd’s Register, Pusan National University to advance liquefied hydrogen carrier technology
UK-based classification society Lloyd’s Register (LR) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Hydrogen Ship Technology Center at Pusan National University (PNU) in Korea to advance liquefied hydrogen carrier technology and cryogenic engineering.
Norway scales up maritime climate rules with new zero-emission targets
Norway is ramping up its climate ambitions with novel zero-emission requirements aimed at accelerating the green transition in maritime tourism and ferry operations, as well as a newly proposed target to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. As disclosed by the government, starting from January 1, 202
Aftermath of IMO’s net-zero framework: ‘Historic’ agreement or ‘total shipwreck’?
During the session held from April 7 to April 11, MEPC 83 approved the IMO Net-Zero Framework, said to be the first in the world to combine mandatory emissions limits and greenhouse gas (GHG) pricing across an entire industry sector.
Yanmar wins DNV’s AiP for maritime hydrogen fuel cell system
Yanmar Power Technology has received an approval in principle (AiP) from DNV for its GH320FC maritime hydrogen fuel cell system.
President Trump inks executive order to ‘restore American maritime dominance’
The President of the U.S. Donald Trump has signed an executive order seeking to “restore American maritime dominance” as uncertainty lingers over the global shipping market amid geopolitical tensions and the U.S.-China maritime rivalry. The latest developments seem to be taking a toll on Chinese shi
ClassNK okays Mitsubishi Shipbuilding’s onboard carbon capture and storage system
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, a part of Japanese Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has acquired approval in principle (AiP) from compatriot classification society Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) for its onboard carbon capture and storage system (OCCS).
6PAC+ alliance representative: MEPC 83 is a defining moment for shipping’s future
Pacific nations have reiterated that the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is on the brink of making history with binding regulations to phase out fossil fuel use in global shipping.
IMO takes steps to uphold seafarers’ rights
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted new guidelines set to protect seafarers from unfair treatment when detained in foreign jurisdictions in connection with alleged crimes committed at sea.
NGO sounds alarm urging South Korea to halt toxic ship dumping
Despite repeated calls for accountability concerning a number of accidents reported on board South Korean vessels sent for breaking in South Asia, the country’s shipowners continue offloading their end-of-life assets to cash buyers and circumventing international environmental safety stipulations. A
UN carbon levy talks: Now is the time to show solidarity with climate vulnerable countries
A global carbon price on shipping—the world’s ‘first’ global carbon pricing on any sector—is being negotiated as part of measures to deliver the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) climate commitment: an equitable transition to zero-emissions by 2050.