Latest maritime regulations updates and reports
Seatrade Maritime
GMS has called on the European Union to approve Indian ship recycling yards, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. Currently, India, a leading nation in ship recycling, lacks any EU-approved facilities.
gCaptain
Kristi Noem has been removed from her position as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security by President Donald Trump, as reported by gCaptain. Her tenure was marked by significant changes in maritime policies, including unprecedented funding for Coast Guard modernization and Arctic initiatives.
Splash247
Splash247 reports that GMS, the leading cash buyer of ships for recycling, is urging the European Commission to recognize Indian ship recycling yards by adding them to the European List under the EU Ship Recycling Regulation. Currently, over 110 Indian yards have Hong Kong Convention Statements of Compliance from IACS member classifications.
Splash247
The European Commission has introduced a new EU Industrial Maritime Strategy and a Ports Strategy to enhance competitiveness, sustainability, and security in the maritime sector, as reported by Splash247. These strategies aim to boost Europe's maritime leadership through initiatives like the EU Industrial Maritime Value Chains Alliance.
Seatrade Maritime
President Trump's comments on insurance guarantees and naval escorts in the Middle East have sparked interest in the shipping industry, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. The potential impact of these measures remains uncertain, hinging on the specifics yet to be disclosed.
gCaptain
The European Commission has introduced new strategies to bolster the maritime industrial base and modernize ports across Europe, aiming to enhance competitiveness, security, and decarbonization, as reported by gCaptain. These initiatives reflect Brussels' commitment to advancing shipbuilding and environmental sustainability.
Splash247
Splash247's Maritime CEO Annual Outlook 2026 provides insights from hundreds of industry experts on the shipping markets for the upcoming year. The report examines key driving factors across main shipping sectors and highlights upcoming regulatory challenges.
Offshore Energy
RFOcean, a European shipping company, has entered into a long-term agreement with ETFuels for a fixed-rate supply of e-methanol, as reported by Offshore Energy. This move comes as the company prepares for upcoming EU climate regulations.
Seatrade Maritime
Seatrade Maritime reports that NorthStandard has released a white paper advising shipowners on the adoption of biofuels due to a rise in related claims. The mutual insurer aims to guide the maritime industry in navigating the complexities of biofuel use.
Seatrade Maritime
Seatrade Maritime reports that NatPower has expressed concerns over the UK's shore power policy, citing structural commercial model flaws and high industrial electricity prices as potential obstacles to maritime electrification. These issues could undermine efforts to advance cold ironing technology in the region.
