World Maritime Day 2023 highlights marine environment protection

World Maritime Day 2023 highlights marine environment protection

More countries are setting their own restrictions on scrubber water discharges. Poland said it could not support an International Chamber of Shipping motion because its ‘low ambition’ meant more national discharge restrictions around the world, instead of global rules the IMO preferred

IMO bans PFOA/PFOS foams in fixed and poertable systems from 1 January 2026

The IMO’s Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) has finalized prohibition of perfluoro-octane sulfonic acid (PFOS) from fire-fighting systems on board ships.  (ANNEX 2 RESOLUTION MSC.532(107)

IoM Ship Registry issued MSN 003 (Rev. 2) to provide guidance on the reporting and investigation of marine casualties, accidents, and incidents.

The International Maritime Organization's SSE 11/2 document summarizes key decisions by IMO bodies relevant to the 11th session of the SSE.

The International Maritime Organization's SSE 11/2 document summarizes key decisions by IMO bodies relevant to the 11th session of the SSE.

IMO has issued a document MEPC 83/7/2 outlining the preparatory work for the Fifth IMO Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Study.

FAQs on the FuelEU Maritime

The Paris Agreement adopted in 2015 sets a common goal for the global GHG emissions reduction, which is to keep the increase in global average temperature to at least well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels while aiming to limit it to 1.5°C.

New Requirements on Ballast Water Management

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has introduced significant updates to the Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention through the adoption of three revised circulars on 24 October 2024.

IACS Updates Unified Requirement on Crankcase Explosions

As the industry shifts towards alternative fuels in response to environmental regulations and sustainability goals, the safety risks associated with these fuels cannot be overlooked, says the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).

IMO has issued a document from IACS on updating SOLAS II-2/9 to incorporate fire containment guidance and clarify existing requirements.