Latest maritime regulations updates and reports
Splash247
The Trump administration's Maritime Action Plan has reintroduced a controversial proposal to impose a per-kilogram fee on cargo imported by foreign-built ships, as reported by Splash247. This plan aims to enhance US shipbuilding and could significantly impact global trade dynamics.
Seatrade Maritime
Seatrade Maritime reports that Trump's new maritime action plan includes a proposal for a US port fee on foreign-built vessels. The plan aims to revitalize US shipbuilding with foreign investment.
gCaptain
The White House has introduced a Maritime Action Plan to enhance U.S. seapower, as reported by gCaptain. The plan focuses on implementing vessel fees, establishing a trust fund, and creating maritime zones, but requires Congressional approval to proceed.
Splash247
Cameroon is taking action against shadow ships on its register, following pressure from the EU and Ukraine, as reported by Splash247. The country's flag registry has expanded by 126% over the past year, largely due to Russian-linked tonnage, making it Africa’s third-largest, according to Clarksons Research.
Splash247
The UK shipping industry has expressed concerns over the government's proposal to extend the UK Emissions Trading Scheme to domestic maritime operations starting July 1, 2026, as reported by Splash247. Industry leaders warn that the policy could increase costs and harm island communities without achieving significant emissions reductions.
EMSA
The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) hosted a thematic workshop on evolving maritime challenges as part of the European Coast Guard Functions Forum (ECGFF) programme for 2026. The event took place on 11-12 February at EMSA's premises in Lisbon, organized in collaboration with Italian authorities, according to EMSA.
Seatrade Maritime
Seatrade Maritime reports that the second Trump administration initially focused on enhancing US maritime capabilities, but a recent conference in New York highlighted the limited tangible outcomes so far. The momentum of these initiatives appears to be slowing, as discussed by industry experts at the event.
Splash247
Windward, a maritime analytics firm, forecasts that at least 120 sanctioned tankers, currently falsely flagged, are expected to reflag to Russia's registry in the near future. This shift comes as Western efforts to intercept stateless shadow fleet vessels prompt a change in Russia's oil export logistics, as reported by Splash247.
gCaptain
Greece and Malta are reportedly the main obstacles to the European Union's proposal to replace a Russian oil price cap with a ban on services required to ship Russian oil, as reported by gCaptain. The proposal aims to tighten restrictions on Russia's oil trade.
Seatrade Maritime
Wärtsilä has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy to collaborate on decarbonisation efforts over the next five years, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. The partnership will focus on training, efficiency, and potential government-to-government support.
