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According to West P&I, for the West Coast of Canada, the clarifications from Transport Canada have provided much-needed guidance for vessels.

The British Ports Association's (BPA) updated regulatory map shows that more than one in ten port regulations are in need of urgent reform.

Shandong Port Group, which oversees major ports in eastern China such as Qingdao, Rizhao, and Yantai, has issued a ban preventing U.S.-sanctioned tankers from docking or unloading at its terminals. 

According to Bureau Veritas, IACS is starting a new campaign during 2025, to track the results of emergency power supply tests on ships.

The Directive of Maritime Traffic Regulations for Turkish Straits which is set to enter into force in 1 February has been revised.

The FMC announced that ocean common carriers must file documented export strategies with the FMC beginning 1 March, 2025.

From 23 December 2024, the updated Marine Order 11 including new amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC) came into effect.

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) of Philippines has issued a circular to provide information regarding the mandatory 0.50% m/m sulfur limit on fuel oil for all Philippine-registered ships, effective January 1, 2025.

The maritime industry, a vital part of global trade, is currently navigating a rapidly changing regulatory environment that will influence its present and future. Looking ahead, there are several major issues shaping the regulatory landscape for the sector.

The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency has issued a MIN for Red Sea and Gulf of Aden MARPOL Annex I and V Special Areas pollution prevention.