Latest maritime regulations updates and reports
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The dry bulk sector's focus has shifted from achieving net zero to navigating the commercial viability of decarbonisation, as highlighted during the Dry Decarbonisation panel in Geneva. Splash247 reports that the industry is grappling with carbon costs, fuel choices, and uncertainty in this transition.
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Sunil Kapoor, writing for Splash247, explores the disconnect between authority and accountability in modern shipping, emphasizing that a vessel's age is less significant than its maintenance and operation. With over forty years of experience in the industry, Kapoor argues that paperwork often fails to reflect the true condition of a ship.
gCaptain
The Trump administration's extension of the Jones Act waiver is facing increased opposition, now joined by top House labor lawmakers, as reported by gCaptain. This growing backlash includes maritime unions, domestic operators, and industry groups.
gCaptain
Australia has prohibited a Liberian-flagged bulker from entering its ports due to findings of crew underpayment and unlawful charges for drinking water, as reported by gCaptain. This action is part of Australia's intensified efforts to address labor abuses in the maritime industry.
gCaptain
The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on Iraq's deputy oil minister and several militia-linked companies for allegedly aiding Iran in smuggling oil, as reported by gCaptain. This move is part of a broader economic campaign against Tehran.
Splash247
Splash247 reports that the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has banned the bulk carrier FPMC B Forever due to unpaid crew wages, marking the third such ban in two months. The vessel, flagged in Liberia and operated by Formosa Plastics Marine Corporation, was inspected at the port of Newcastle, revealing breaches of the Maritime Labour Convention.
gCaptain
Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Laura DiBella's participation in the International Maritime Organization's 84th Marine Environment Protection Committee session in London marks a significant shift in U.S. maritime regulatory policy, as reported by gCaptain. This involvement is unprecedented since the FMC has not historically been involved in U.S. climate negotiations at the IMO.
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Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) has filed a legal challenge against the Federal Maritime Commission, questioning the constitutionality of the regulator's adjudication process, as reported by Splash247. This follows a $45 million ruling against the liner operator, prompting OOCL to seek a halt to ongoing FMC proceedings in a Texas federal court.
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James Lewis, global head of operations at Cargill, has been appointed as the new chair of the Sea Cargo Charter, as reported by Splash247. The announcement was made following the group's annual meeting in Geneva, where they emphasized enhancing their role in emissions tracking and reporting across global shipping trades.
gCaptain
The United States Coast Guard has reopened its National Maritime Center after funding was restored to the Department of Homeland Security, as reported by gCaptain. However, the credentialing backlog faced by the center could extend up to a year, highlighting ongoing challenges.
