Latest maritime regulations updates and reports
Offshore Energy
Lloyd’s Register and South Korea's Pusan National University have partnered to establish a global certification framework for liquid hydrogen shipping, as reported by Offshore Energy. This collaboration aims to advance the safe and efficient transport of liquid hydrogen.
Seatrade Maritime
The International Maritime Organization's Net Zero Framework might necessitate the use of low-GHG methane for certain vessels by 2029, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. This move aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the maritime industry.
Offshore Energy
A three-party collaboration in Singapore is focusing on the marketing and supply of low-carbon ammonia as marine fuel, as reported by Offshore Energy. This initiative aims to promote sustainable energy solutions in the maritime sector.
Splash247
India is establishing the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool to enhance its protection and indemnity capabilities, reducing dependence on international insurers. This move aims to provide liability coverage for Indian-flagged vessels, covering risks like pollution and collisions, as reported by Splash247.
Splash247
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has approved new guidelines to enhance transparency in ship registration, as reported by Splash247. These measures, adopted during the IMO's Legal Committee session in London, aim to improve due diligence and oversight of registries.
Offshore Energy
The Global Strategic Communications Council views the UN's resumed negotiations on a global carbon price for shipping as a critical test of international unity, according to Offshore Energy. The talks aim to establish a framework to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and lower vessel fuel costs.
Splash247
Splash247 reports that four states have recently ratified the 2010 HNS Convention, moving the treaty closer to implementation. The International Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea aims to establish a global compensation regime for hazardous cargoes.
Seatrade Maritime
Seatrade Maritime reports that the ratification of hazardous cargo compensation rules by Belgium, Germany, the Kingdom of Netherlands, and Sweden could lead to their enforcement by late 2027. This development marks a significant step forward in international maritime regulations.
Seatrade Maritime
Seatrade Maritime highlights the challenges and opportunities for US shipping in the face of geo-political conflicts, tariffs, and regulations. Experts at the CMA Shipping session discussed how these factors are shaping shipping routes and US-flag operations.
Splash247
Andrew Craig-Bennett, in a piece for Splash247, explores the historical significance of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea. This analysis is part of a two-part series aimed at understanding the implications for maritime freedom.
