Tag: regulatory update

Biden-Harris Administration announced a first-ever national goal to transition to a zero-emissions freight sector for truck, rail, aviation and marine, along with a commitment to develop a national zero-emissions freight strategy. 

On April 26 2024, the EU Parliament approved the Net-Zero industry Act to bolster EU production in technologies needed for decarbonization, while taking steps to withdraw from the Energy Charter Treaty. 

According to sources from the European Union, the European Commission is likely to suggest imposing penalties on vessels transporting North Korean military equipment to Russia, as well as on tankers that violate the G7's price limit for Russian oil, Reuters highlights.

SQE MARINE consulting firm provides guidance regarding the new Engine Room Procedures Guide, published by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) in February 2024. 

According to AMSA, from 1 May 2024, Australian vessels of 100 gross tonnage or above on international voyages must keep a garbage record book in addition to a garbage management plan.

Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, will work with the Department for Transport (DfT) to invest up to £8 million in innovation projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from shipping and portsm through the Smart Shipping Acceleration Fund.

IMO has updated its Guidelines for the Development of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM), published as Resolution MEPC.379(80) which now include cybutryne as a substance to be included in the ship’s IHMs, if present on the ship. 

The IMO Legal Committee meets in person for its 111th session (LEG 111) from 22 to 26 April 2024, where various legal matters will be discussed. 

According to International news, US and UK have imposed sanctions on Iran in response to its drone attack on Israel.

Ecological protections at sea are being strengthened by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) through updated regulations governing anti-fouling systems on ships.