The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) congratulates Mr Arsenio Antonio Dominguez Velasco (Republic of Panama) on his election as the tenth Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for a four-year term,

Last week, the 175 member states of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) unanimously agreed on an ambition to reach net-zero GHG emissions from international shipping close to 2050. The previous strategy aimed for a 50% reduction i

Reports of some charterers making unusual requests on the ventilation of hygroscopic cargoes on passage highlight the need for all parties to be aware of the risks involved in taking readings of cargo hold atmospheres. Ventilation Methods T

A functioning CII framework is a matter of urgency for the shipping industry. Regulation 28.11 of MARPOL Annex VI specifies that a review of the CII regulations and associated guidelines shall be completed by 1 January 2026, including an as

The 80th session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) adopted the 2023 IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships, with more stringent targets to tackle harmful emissions. It includes an enhanced common ambition

Member States of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), meeting at the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 80), have adopted the 2023 IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships, with enhanced targets to tackle h

The European Unions Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (EU MRV) dataset for shippings European CO2 emissions for the year 2022 has just been published, with the data highlighting some significant year-on-year changes from 2021 despite t

In an effort to protect whales and cut vessel emissions, California continues to incentivise operators that slow down their vessels to a speed of 10 knots or less along the states coast. This year the vessel speed reduction zones have becom

The Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG 15) met ahead of the Marine Environment Protection Committee ( MEPC 80 ). Draft Revised IMO 2023 GHG Strategy The Group further considered and developed the

Bangladesh and Liberia trigger entry into force of Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships. The Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships ( the Hong Kong Conven

The Liberian Registry has been awarded QUALSHIP 21 (QS21) status for 2023-2024 by the United States Coast Guards (USCG). QS21 can benefit both the vessels and the environment, by promoting high standards of safety and environmental stewards

New requirements concerning safety of navigation and voyage planning for non-SOLAS ships operating in polar waters are expected to enter into force on 1 January 2026. It follows the adoption of a first set of amendments to the International

The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has been closely monitoring the water levels of Gatun Lake, a vital component in determining the maximum authorised draught for vessels transiting the Neopanamax Locks. In response to the present and project

New Zealand has become the latest country to accede to the fishing vessel safety treaty, the 2012 Cape Town Agreement . When it enters into force,the 2012 Cape Town Agreement (CTA) will bring in mandatory safety requirements for fishing ves

The European Commission today presented five legislative proposalsto modernise EU rules on maritime safety and prevent water pollution from ships. With 75% of the EUs external trade being seaborne, maritime transport is not only the artery