Tag: regulatory update

The Panama Canal has announced that as of November 1st, the average number of transits through the Canal will be adjusted to 31 transits per day: nine through the Neopanamax locks and 22 through the Panamax locks. 

The ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) Regulatory News report provides the necessary guidance to shipping companies for timely compliance with the EU ETS Directive requirements.

The 9th session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC), discussed various issues and moved on with the finalisation of amendments to the IGF Code.

A year from now, all vessels subject to the Ballast Water Management Convention must have an approved ballast water treatment system installed onboard, Gard P&I Club experts highlight.

According to Loyd’s Register, following the 80th session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 80) in July 2023, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has published interim guidance on the calculations of the conversion factor (Cf) for marine biofuels blends.

Russia has modified its restrictions on the export of fuel, including removing prohibitions on high-sulfur diesel and fuel used as bunkering for some vessels.

The International Bargaining Forum (IBF) has agreed on a 6% wage increase for seafarers covered by the 2024-2027 IBF Framework Agreement.

Nautilus International and Swiss Shipowners Association have jointly appealed to the Swiss government to intervene in order to preserve the Swiss flag within the shipping industry.

The High Seas Treaty, also known as the agreement on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ), was signed in New York on 20 September, in the margins of the United Nations High Level Week.

In its reply to the public consultation held by the EU, the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) reiterates its support for an emission trading scheme, but expresses its serious concern about first signs of carbon and business leakage due to the limited scope of the current legislation.