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DNV: PSC CIC 2025 to focus on ballast water management
DNV has announced that this year’s Port State Control Concentrated Inspection Campaign (PSC CIC), will be taking place from 1 September to 30 November 2025, focusing on ballast water management.
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LIFE ONBOARD
SEAFIT
Turning criticism into confidence: The power of humor
Humor shows that you’re not shaken by small stumbles. It signals self-assurance, quick thinking, and approachability—qualities people gravitate toward.
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Book Review: World of the seafarer
The “World of the Seafarer: Qualitative Accounts of Working in the Global Shipping Industry” is an open-access publication which offers a compelling and insightful look into the lives of those who work in the global shipping industry.
Book Review: A guide to handling stowaways and sea rescues
The publication covers a range of real-world scenarios, offering a structured approach to dealing with stowaways. It includes guidance on identifying access points on ships, conducting effective security measures to prevent stowaways, and carrying out thorough ship searches.
The skills Millennials & Gen Z struggle with
Human interaction struggles resulting from technology impact is a key feature of present generations being at their prime working years, which makes the issue of soft skills more relevant than ever.
INTERVIEWS
REGULATORY UPDATE
WSC proposes alignment of EU ETS with IMO Net Zero Framework
The World Shipping Council (WSC) has issued a position paper recommending structured and strategic alignment of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) with the forthcoming IMO Net Zero Framework.
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US plans to hit EU and Mexico with 30% tariff starting August
President Donald Trump announced on 12 July that he plans to impose a 30% tariff on imports from Mexico and the European Union starting August 1, following weeks of failed negotiations with these major U.S. trading partners.
EU plans to impose new Russian oil price cap
The European Commission is expected to propose a floating price cap on Russian oil as part of its next sanctions package against Russia, aiming to overcome internal EU resistance.
BMA: Sanctions imposed against Russia
The sanctions imposed against Russia by the United States of America (USA), United Kingdom (UK) and European Union (EU) may directly affect any vessels owned or operated by Russian entities and/or involved in trade to Russia.
EU issues low-carbon hydrogen fuel standards
On July 8, the European Commission adopted a delegated act establishing a flexible and pragmatic methodology to define low-carbon hydrogen.
Key measures for discharge compliance in China’s Coastal Waters
Discharge of wash water from open‑loop exhaust gas‑cleaning systems is prohibited within the Domestic Emission Control Areas for Atmospheric Pollution from Ships (DECAs).
IN THE CURRENT
Voyaging to perfection: The ongoing evolution of NavStation
Timo Essers, e-Navigation Director at NAVTOR, explains the philosophy driving the continual evolution of NavStation, while outlining the headline updates to the soon-to-be released NavStation 6.4.
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Innovating ocean safety: Intellian’s unified vision for connectivity and GMDSS
In the intricate world of maritime operations, safety is paramount. It’s a commitment woven into every journey, from critical cargo transports to the leisure of cruise liners, argues Jon Harrison, Vice President of Channel & Strategic Partnerships, Intellian.
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SHIPPING 2030
Sea-Intelligence: Red Sea attacks add 18M tons of emissions
Sea-Intelligence informs that the ongoing crisis in the Red Sea and the re-routing of vessels south of Africa, has led to a staggering 45% increase in CO2 emissions from container shipping in the European Union in 2024.
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Danelec: Over 70% of ships still rely on once-daily noon reports
A new report supported by Danelec has revealed that outdated data practices aboard ships may be costing the global fleet millions of dollars in fuel waste and missed efficiency gains.
South Africa advances plans to decarbonize shipping sector
South Africa has reaffirmed its commitment to decarbonizing its maritime industry, outlining plans to implement key IMO regulations on shipping emissions and establish a national task force and action plan to drive the effort.
Decarbonization centers join forces to accelerate transition
The Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping announced that Lloyd's Register Maritime Decarbonisation Hub (the Decarb Hub) is joining as a Knowledge Partner.
Clean Fuels Platform calls for investment in clean fuels in upcoming STIP
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform called on the European Commission to develop dedicated maritime funding windows for the production, distribution, and uptake of clean maritime fuels to decarbonise the sector in its upcoming Sustainable Transport Investment Plan (STIP).
India’s DGS issues biofuel bunkering guidelines
The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), recognizing the critical need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality, has issued guidelines to enable and regulate biofuel bunkering activities in accordance with established global standards and best practices.
LESSONS LEARNED
Lessons learned: Position your body correctly in confined spaces
IMCA draws lessons learned from an incident where a worker sustained a back injury while transiting through a lightening hole within a confined space.
MARIPEDIA
Do you know what LRIT is?
Long Range Identification & Tracking (LRIT) is a system which requires applicable ships to transmit their identity and position every 6 hours.
