Regulations & Policies

Biofouling Rules at IMO Could Reshape Ship Maintenance — BIMCO Seeks Industry Input

ABS Urges IMO to Balance Decarbonization Goals with Industry Realities

As the maritime industry moves toward stricter greenhouse gas regulations, leading classification society ABS is calling for a more practical and flexible approach to compliance. In a newly released position paper, ABS argues that achieving shipping’s decarbonization targets will require multiple…

Maersk Agrees to $1.9 Million Settlement as U.S. Regulator Tightens Oversight on Container Charges

Regulatory scrutiny of detention and demurrage fees continues to intensify in the United States. The latest enforcement action sees Maersk reach a settlement with the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), highlighting the growing pressure on carriers to ensure billing practices align with shipping…

Singapore Strengthens Cruise Hub Status with Long-Term Princess Cruises Partnership

Singapore is doubling down on its ambitions as Asia’s premier cruise gateway. A new multi-year agreement with Princess Cruises will bring more ships, more passengers, and greater economic activity to the city-state’s tourism and maritime sectors over the coming years.

IMO Moves Closer to Autonomous Shipping Rules With New Safety Code Approval

The shipping industry’s transition toward autonomous vessels has taken a major regulatory step forward after the International Maritime Organization (IMO) approved a new safety framework for unmanned ships. The newly adopted Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) Code is currently non-mandatory…

IMO Safety Committee Opens Talks on Autonomous Ships and Gulf Security Risks

The International Maritime Organization’s Maritime Safety Committee has started its 111th session in London, with global shipping safety, maritime security, and future vessel regulations high on the agenda.The meeting comes at a time when the industry is balancing rapid technological change with…

MSC and Rheinmetall Eye Revival of Romania’s Mangalia Shipyard

Romania’s struggling Mangalia shipyard could be heading toward a major industrial comeback as Germany’s Rheinmetall and shipping giant MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company explore a joint takeover deal.The proposed move is more than a simple yard acquisition. It reflects growing European interest in…

IMO’s Net Zero Plan Holds Firm After Divided MEPC 84 Talks

The International Maritime Organization’s push toward a global shipping decarbonisation framework remains alive after a tense week of negotiations in London. While the industry avoided a major policy rollback, deep divisions among member states show that agreement on implementation is still far…

Shipping Unites Behind IMO as Climate Talks Enter Critical Phase

With billions already committed to greener fleets, the shipping industry is urging regulators to deliver clarity. Next week’s IMO meeting could decide whether global rules hold — or fragment.

Drifting LNG Wreck Raises Fresh Alarm in Mediterranean

An uncontrolled LNG carrier wreck is once again on the move — and back on navigational warning lists. For ships in the central Mediterranean, the risk is no longer theoretical.

EU Holds Back Full Shipping Ban on Russian Oil — For Now

A tougher sanctions package is on the table, but when it comes to shipping, the EU is still navigating internal divisions. The latest move keeps the current system in place — and the tanker market watching closely.

Malacca Strait Toll Talk Sparks Debate — Indonesia Walks It Back

One comment, one chokepoint, and a global reaction. A brief suggestion from Indonesia’s finance chief has reignited a long-standing question in shipping: can nations charge for passage through the world’s busiest sea lanes?