Yesterday, Joyce Murray, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, announced a major investment to fund the completion of the renewal of the Canadian Coast Guard’s small vessels fleet.

The ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) Regulatory News report provides a summary of Amendments to the EU MRV Regulation 2015/757.

The IMO Navigation, Communications, and Search and Rescue Sub-Committee (NCSR) 10 (10-19 May) considered the introduction of the proposed VHF Data Exchange System (VDES) into SOLAS.

The IMO Navigation, Communications, and Search and Rescue Sub-Committee (NCSR) 10 (10-19 May) made progress on matters regarding maritime safety information. 

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has submitted proposals to the next round of IMO negotiations during Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 80.

Since Myanmar's military coup in February 2021, the EU, UK, and US have placed a series of sanctions and export restrictions. The Steamship Mutual P&I Club informs about measures that may be of interest to shipowners/operators.

The sixth edition of the EU Blue Economy Report which analyzes the scope and size of the Blue Economy in the European Union, has been published.

While all Libyan ports, except for Sirte, are reported to be operational for internationally trading ships, Gard Club recommends assessing all port calls on a case-by-case basis and ensuring appropriate protective measures are incorporated into ship security plans.

International Maritime Organization (IMO) has published its Monthly Piracy Report for the month of April, where piracy incidents are presented.

Yesterday, Ørsted started construction of FlagshipONE project, where large-scale methanol production facilities will supply a constantly growing fleet of methanol-powered vessels.