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The world of shipping is only a few months away from the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships coming into force, on Thursday, 26 June 2025. However, clarification on the legal framework for shipowners and Flag States to recycle vessels is yet to be confirmed, and is not expected to be revealed until mere weeks before the new convention takes effect, ICS highlights in the latest Leadership Insights newsletter.

With the enactment of the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers, new guidelines have been introduced to address key concerns such as third-doctor referrals, judgment execution, and claims handling.

The latest round of negotiations, held during the IMO's Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG 18), marks an important step toward achieving the IMO's 2023 GHG Reduction Strategy. This strategy sets the ambitious goal of reducing emissions from ships, with mid-term measures expected to be adopted by 2025.

Draft amendments to update Bangladesh’s ship recycling and hazardous waste management legislation have been developed through the IMO’s SENSREC project, with the aim of aligning the industry with international environmental and safety standards, IMO informed.

Argentina has relaxed safety regulations on shipments traveling along the crucial Parana-Paraguay waterway, a move that could increase cargo traffic by up to 7%, according to Security Minister Patricia Bullrich.

The IMO’s Intersessional Working Group on the Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG 18), held from February 17-21, has concluded, sparking discussions and calls for further action within the maritime industry.

As the European Union prepares to unveil its Clean Industrial Deal on February 26, the Methane Abatement in Maritime Innovation Initiative (MAMII) has issued an open letter urging the EU to implement clear regulations and ramp up investment in methane-cutting technologies.   

The Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) released of the final versions of its Booking 2.0 and Bill of Lading 3.0 standards.

Phase 1 of the review identified gaps on the STCW Convention and Code, focusing on 22 specific areas, including implementation, emerging technologies on ships, e-certification, mental health and gender sensitization, among others.

Meeting in London from 10 to 14 February, the IMO Sub-Committee recognized the industry’s growing need for such guidelines due to the increasing use of alternative fuels and the associated safety risks.