Latest maritime regulations updates and reports
Seatrade Maritime
Seatrade Maritime reports that the Trump administration is considering extending the Jones Act waiver to 90 days, a move that has stirred discontent among US maritime industries. The extension plan has raised concerns about its potential impact on the domestic shipping sector.
gCaptain
President Donald Trump announced that Navy Secretary John Phelan was dismissed due to disagreements with senior Pentagon officials over shipbuilding, as reported by gCaptain. This statement provides the clearest explanation for Phelan's sudden removal.
gCaptain
The Trump administration is set to extend its Jones Act waiver for an additional 90 days, as reported by gCaptain. This decision comes amidst criticisms from the maritime industry, which claims that the anticipated fuel relief has not materialized.
gCaptain
Lawmakers, labor leaders, and shipbuilding executives are intensifying efforts to advance the SHIPS for America Act through Congress, as reported by gCaptain. The bill aims to bolster the U.S. maritime industry, with stakeholders emphasizing its importance for national security and economic growth.
EMSA
EMSA reports that RuleCheck 19.0, initially developed for the Paris MoU domain, is now live and supporting over 6,650 users worldwide. This tool is utilized across various regions including the Paris, Mediterranean, Black Sea, Caribbean, and Indian Ocean areas.
Splash247
The ship recycling debate is intensifying as a significant number of vessels near the end of their operational lives, necessitating enhanced standards, as reported by Splash247. Dr. Anand Hiremath, CEO of the Sustainable Ship and Offshore Recycling Program, emphasizes the need for increased compliance and credibility in this critical phase.
gCaptain
A joint House hearing highlighted the challenges and ambitions of reviving U.S. shipbuilding, as reported by gCaptain. Administration officials discussed the expansive maritime buildout plans amidst existing frictions.
Seatrade Maritime
Seacon and China Marine Bunker have formalized a strategic partnership to jointly promote the green and low-carbon transformation of the shipping industry, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. This collaboration aims to enhance sustainable practices within the sector.
Splash247
Maritime AI firm Windward has identified Nicaragua and Equatorial Guinea as emerging registers for shadow tonnage, as reported by Splash247. Windward highlighted 'false flagging' as a significant regulatory issue, with the International Maritime Organization listing 550 falsely flagged ships at the end of Q1.
Splash247
As delegates gather in Switzerland for Geneva Dry next week, the event is marked by anticipation and regulatory uncertainty, according to Splash247. The high-level panel on decarbonisation, moderated by the World Economic Forum, is set to address significant challenges facing the industry.
