Latest maritime regulations updates and reports
gCaptain
The European Commission has proposed a comprehensive 21st sanctions package against Russia, focusing on the financial sector, shadow fleet operations, and energy exports, as reported by gCaptain. This move aims to tighten restrictions on Russia's maritime activities and military supply chains.
Seatrade Maritime
Progress on the US SHIPS Act, aimed at revitalizing the US maritime industries, has been slow, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. The Trump Administration's ambitious plans face challenges in gaining momentum.
Seatrade Maritime
Cyprus' Shipping Deputy Minister emphasized the country's efforts to project a unified voice in maritime matters during its EU Presidency, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. The focus has been on maintaining a strategic direction for the maritime industry.
Seatrade Maritime
Lloyd's Register has completed a two-year energy transition project for TMS Tankers, evaluating cost-effective strategies to comply with increasingly strict emissions regulations, as reported by Seatrade Maritime.
gCaptain
U.S. Senators Mark Kelly and Elizabeth Warren are urging the Trump administration to reinstate port fees on vessels linked to China, a move they believe is essential for strengthening America's maritime sector, as reported by gCaptain. The senators argue that the suspension of these fees undermines domestic economic interests.
EMSA
EMSA, Cefic, and Cedre conducted the 6th MAR-ICE Network evaluation meeting at EMSA's Lisbon headquarters on June 3, as reported by EMSA. The network, established in 2008, focuses on chemical emergencies at sea.
gCaptain
ABS is calling for a more adaptable approach to the International Maritime Organization's decarbonization framework, as reported by gCaptain. The organization highlights that fuel availability and infrastructure limitations may hinder compliance for many vessels with the strict emissions regulations.
gCaptain
ABS has outlined a data-driven strategy to aid in creating a global framework for maritime decarbonization, as reported by gCaptain. The initiative aims to support the development of effective mid-term measures in line with IMO goals.
EMSA
The maritime industry is increasingly focusing on decarbonisation, with hydrogen emerging as a key alternative fuel, as discussed in a recent webinar hosted by EMSA. The webinar explored whether hydrogen is ready to power ships in the near future.
gCaptain
Maritime labor leaders in the U.S. are calling for an end to the Trump administration's emergency waiver program for the Jones Act, as reported by gCaptain. The call was made on the 106th anniversary of the Jones Act, highlighting ongoing debates over the policy.
