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Tripartite reaffirms support for IMO as global regulator

Tripartite reaffirms support for IMO as global regulator

by Mariska Buitendijk | Oct 31, 2025 | Emissions, Energy transition, Maritime events, Maritime regulations, News, Shipbuilding, Shipping

In light of recent developments, the Tripartite participating organisations have reaffirmed their support to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as the global regulator for international shipping, capable of delivering effective regulations in close...
IMO postpones decision on shipping’s Net-Zero Framework

IMO postpones decision on shipping’s Net-Zero Framework

by Mariska Buitendijk | Oct 20, 2025 | Emissions, Energy transition, Maritime regulations, News, Shipping

The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) has voted to adjourn discussions on the Net-Zero Framework for one year. At this point, it seems the United States’ opposition to the Framework has taken root, much to...
Crew uses laser light used to attract other ship’s attention

Crew uses laser light used to attract other ship’s attention

by Mariska Buitendijk | Oct 17, 2025 | Maritime accidents, Maritime regulations, Navigation, News, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime

Contrary to what the Colregs prescribe, a drifting vessel was using a laser light to attract the attention of another vessel as a close quarters situation was developing. In a new Mars Report, The Nautical Institute describes the incident and stresses the right ways...
Calls to add wind to IMO Net-Zero Framework

Calls to add wind to IMO Net-Zero Framework

by Mariska Buitendijk | Oct 14, 2025 | Emissions, Energy transition, Maritime regulations, News, Ship propulsion, Shipping, WASP

Calls have emerged urging the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to formally recognise wind propulsion as a cornerstone of its Net-Zero Framework (NZF). The calls come ahead of the MEPC 2nd Extraordinary Session (MEPC/ES.2) in London this week. Shipping stands...
Trump threatens to sabotage clean shipping

Trump threatens to sabotage clean shipping

by Mariska Buitendijk | Oct 10, 2025 | Emissions, Energy transition, Maritime regulations, News, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime

From the magazine – President Trump’s administration is once again acting like a bull in a china shop, this time threatening to sabotage the introduction of a global regulation to make shipping more sustainable. In August, countries, including the Dutch...
LR launches wind propulsion and ergonomics rules

LR launches wind propulsion and ergonomics rules

by Mariska Buitendijk | Sep 8, 2025 | Classification/inspection, Maritime regulations, News, WASP

Lloyd’s Register (LR) is updating its Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Ships, introducing new technical notations that formalise standards for wind propulsion systems and ergonomic design. The changes establish classification requirements for...
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