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The Seafarers’ Rights International (SRI), a global authority on maritime and seafarers’ law, has released groundbreaking research highlighting significant challenges in the global enforcement of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC).

FuelEU will not apply to Iceland after Norway announced its delay, the two maritime States are EEA members, but not EU Member States.

The supply chain for charcoal cargoes leading up to sea transportation is about to change with the onset of amendments agreed at the IMO.

23 December 2024 marks an important date for the maritime industry as a significant new set of amendments to the MLC, 2006 officially enters into force, aimed at further improving working and living conditions at sea and addressing some of the key challenges faced by seafarers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Port of Amsterdam announced that from 1 January 2025, there will be a restriction on the use of open-loop scrubbers for seagoing vessels.

Danish Shipping adopted policy on Biofouling Management per IMO guidelines aiming to protect marine ecosystems and biodiversity at seas.

The EU Council on 17 December adopted its position on a regulation on preventing the loss of plastic pellets including in maritime transport.

The SHIPS for America Act, introduced by Senators Mark Kelly and Todd Young, along with Representatives John Garamendi and Trent Kelly, aims to revitalize the U.S. shipbuilding and commercial maritime industries.

MPA Singapore has issued a circular to highlight the importance of using appropriate radiocommunication equipment during distress situations, in accordance with Chapter IV of SOLAS.

DNV has provided guidance on issues such as the Engine International Air Pollution Prevention (EIAPP) certification of engines and record maintenance, which have led to several PSC detentions.