Regulation is a key driver when it comes to decarbonising the shipping industry and data is integral to upholding that regulation, writes Helen Barden*, NorthStandard. Helen Barden,Senior Solicitor External Affairs, NorthStandard The Interna

Background of Ships Using Shore Power in Chinese Ports The use of shore power on ships at port refers to the suspension of the use of ship diesel generators, and replace the ships diesel engine with shore-based power facilities to directly

The World Shipping Council (WSC) applauds the recent adoption of amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) by the International Maritime Organizations (IMO) Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 108). Startin

Implementation of the FuelEU Maritime regulation from 2025 presents an accountability dilemma for shipping as it is currently the Document of Compliance (DoC) holder that will be held responsible for fuel selection and could therefore face p

Lately, Gard has seen an increased public focus on environmental standards as well as working conditions at shipyards all around the world. Media reports have exposed poor health and safety conditions, labor rights violations, and environme

Chinese Premier Li Qiang has signed a decree of the State Council, unveiling regulations to facilitate the replenishment of supplies for international cruises at Chinese ports. Effective from June 1 this year, the regulations aim to promote

With ship owners and operators looking to ensure their vessels are compliant with relevant ship recycling legislation, Procureship has expanded its offering to help support the IHM documentation process, offering modern solutions to old-scho

The China Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) has issued a notice* announcing a special safety inspection period to prevent the failure of ships mechanical and electrical equipment. This period of extra scrutiny for ships entering Chinese

International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) has highlighted the importance of robust vessel design reviews and related insurance coverage throughout the construction process following a recent dispute between a naval architect, a shi

Mooreast Holdings Ltd. (Mooreast or the Group) has secured an order to supply its proprietary anchors for a pre-commercial floating offshore wind farm. Located off the French coast of Port-La Nouvelle and Gruissan in Southern France, Eolmed

photo from RINA The inspection, certification, ship classification and engineering consultancy multinational, RINA, has awarded Kindon New Energy Technology (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd. the Approval in Principle (AiP) for its innovative green methan

Established time charter terms and legal frameworks require attention to accommodate methanols rise as a key alternative marine fuel, writes Scott Pilkington, Senior Solicitor (FDD), NorthStandard. Scott Pilkington Shippings need to decarbon

The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) has published an updated information paper, Guidelines for the Control of Drugs and Alcohol in the Maritime Industry (2024), that provides guidance on how to manage the risks and potentia

On March 01, 2024, the government of the Peoples Republic of China issued a statement announcing the baselines of the territorial sea adjacent to the north part of the Beibu Gulf. The Coordinates of the Base Points In accordance with the Law

Many shipping companies are still striving to define their strategy for EU ETS compliance some 90 days after implementation of the complex regulation, according to OceanScore, as it leverages lessons learned from clients to date to define b