Although an estimated 70 to 80% of the goods we use in our daily lives is brought to us by ships, the complex laws and regulations that keep shipping working only get the public’s attention when there’s a dramatic event at sea or there’s a problem with supply chains, Canadian not-for-profit and independent research centre Clear Seas notes.
Read moreThe complex CII regulations, effective from January 2023, are expected to significantly impact the future operation of ships. Shipowners and charterers must embrace new ways to co-operate, and new clauses for charter parties will be needed to help owners and charterers succeed.
Read moreAMSA has recently updated marine notice to provide general information on Australia’s implementation of Annex V of MARPOL which refers to regulations for the prevention of pollution by garbage from ships to assist shipowners, masters and crews in applying the Annex V discharge requirements.
Read moreOn the occasion of MEPC 76 underway in London, innovation company TECO 2030 urged the IMO to recognize the role of carbon capture in reducing GHG emissions from international shipping, "as not enough vessels will undergo fuel switches to meet the climate targets".
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