Now Available: Spanish Edition of Polar Ship Operations We are pleased to announce the release of the Spanish edition of Polar Ship Operations (Operaciones de Buques Polares), the acclaimed guide to…
The International Maritime Organization’s Maritime Safety Committee met for its 111th session from 13 to 22 May 2026 in London, United Kingdom. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Theofilos Mozas…
New international framework will regulate vessels operating with little or no human crew The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted a new International Code of Safety for Maritime Autonomous Surface…
Maritime academic recognised for her long-standing commitment to gender equality and empowering women in the maritime industry. Japanese maritime academic and former seafarer Professor Momoko Kitada has been awarded the International Maritime…
Two acclaimed Greek journalists questioned John Faraclas of www.allaboutshipping.co.uk in London on the current warring situation on EPT3 102FM Radio; a very timely interview given the gloabl uncertainty with two…
15 May 2026 UK support is huge step forward for international fishing safety The UK Government is proud to be backing the first global agreement on fishing safety. Fishing is…
IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez opened the 111th session of the Maritime Safety Committee of the International Maritime Organization today, which brings together IMO’s 176 Member States to discuss issues related…
by Captain Michalis Fragkias The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is a development and publishing body composed of representatives from national standardization organizations. ISO standards provide uniform methods through which…
In an era of geopolitical realignments, uncertainty and multiple crises, shipping remains a force of stability, continuity and connection. Shipping moves the world, keeping economies functioning, societies supplied and people…
MARITIME IMPACT – Our expertise in stories What global change means for shipowners Geopolitical change is influencing trade, regulation, and operational priorities. In our latest Market Views episode, NYK’s Carl‑Johan Hagman shares views…
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A new edition of Fuel for thought: LNG sets out how LNG continues to offer a competitive compliance pathway as EU and IMO regulations tighten. Lloyd’s Register (LR) has released its…
DANGEROUS CUTS Shipping industry warned of the safety risks of cutting seatime requirements for junior officers A new briefing paper by the Maritime Professional Council of the UK warns that…
What an update with respect the questions and points raised by Christina Tsorba of VERGINA TV during lunch time to John Faraclas of www.allaboutshipping.co.uk who coincidentially was attending an event…
Marine Environment Protection Committee “back on track” towards consensus on global shipping emissions. The Marine Environment Protection Committee of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) concluded its 84th session with a…
IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 84)LR Summary Report MEPC 84 was held from 27 April – 01 May 2026 Download Summary Report Applicability: Shipowners, ship managers, ships’ crews,…
ICS WELCOMES RETURN TO IMO SPIRIT OF CO-OPERATION ON MARITIME GREEN HOUSE GAS REDUCTION This week’s International Maritime Organization (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee meeting (MEPC 84) saw further deliberation…
Brief Update: No 08-1/2026 Date: April 30, 2026 Executive summary Objectives To provide the maritime industry and Security Stake or Shareholders in a 15-day cycle, with: – Major maritime security…
IMO Secretary-General Mr. Arsenio Dominguez has called on States to uphold the principle of freedom of navigation and reject any imposition of tolls, fees or discriminatory transit measures for passage…
Seafarer shares first-hand account with IMO about being stranded in the Persian Gulf. IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez has called on all Member States to support efforts to address the situation…
IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez issued the following statement: “The attacks on and seizures of commercial ships are unacceptable. I once again call for these reckless actions to cease and for…
Introduction On April 12, 2026, President Trump announced via Truth Social that the United States Navy would begin “BLOCKADING any and all Ships trying to enter, or leave, the Strait…
IMO Legal Committee approves first international guidelines to deter maritime fraud and misuse of flags. The International Maritime Organization’s Legal Committee has approved a new set of guidelines to improve…
The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization Arsenio Dominguez delivered the following address to the France-UK Summit on Freedom of Navigation in the Strait of Hormuz on 17 April 2026:…
With the global shipping industry turning its attention to the upcoming session of the International Maritime Organization’s Marine Environment Protection Committee, the Union of Greek Shipowners calls upon all Member…