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Policy & Regulation

Liberian Registry urges stricter seafarer compliance

07/04/2026

The Liberian Registry, the world’s largest ship registry, is urging shipowners, managers, crewing agencies, and operators to review and reinforce their seafarer compliance systems. The Registry maintains ongoing compliance frameworks...

KR launches AI-powered KR-CON 24 for IMO compliance

07/04/2026

Korean Register (KR) has launched Version 24 of KR-CON, its digital database of international maritime conventions. The upgrade integrates AI-based search functions and a restructured classification system to improve the...

IMO mandates cybersecurity across global shipping platforms

01/04/2026

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has endorsed a global strategy on maritime digitalisation, accompanied by mandatory cybersecurity rules for maritime single windows, aimed at strengthening safety, efficiency, and operational resilience....

Cyprus backs ICS medical guide for seafarers

30/03/2026

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has confirmed that the Republic of Cyprus has officially recommended the ICS International Medical Guide for Seafarers and Fishers for use on vessels under...

KR study details safety priorities for hydrogen-fuelled ships

25/03/2026

Korean Register (KR) has published a research report assessing the safety risks of hydrogen-fuelled ships and recommending mitigation measures to support safe adoption of hydrogen in maritime operations. The report...

Saudi eases maritime rules as Gulf risks escalate

24/03/2026

Saudi Arabia’s Transport General Authority (TGA) has suspended the requirement for valid certificates and documents needed to issue or renew navigation licences, and work permits for marine units for 30...

The Invisible Warriors: Seafarers in the Line of Fire

24/03/2026

by Punit Oza, President of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers Punit Oza, the President of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, warns that seafarers are risking their lives in conflict zones...

KR issues guidance ahead of upcoming IGC Code amendments

23/03/2026

Korean Register (KR) has completed an impact assessment of upcoming amendments to the IGC Code and published technical guidance to help the maritime industry prepare for implementation. The International Maritime...

ICS publishes fifth edition MLC guidelines for shipping

23/03/2026

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has published the fifth edition of its Guidelines on the Application of the ILO Maritime Labour Convention. The guidance provides shipping companies with the...

EU charts roadmaps for waterborne tech and innovation

16/03/2026

The European Commission is emphasising coordinated public-private action to advance the waterborne sector, from research to deployment, according to its Industrial Maritime and Ports Strategies. Pooling public and private resources...

LR Advisory appointed to guide India’s maritime reforms

13/03/2026

Lloyd’s Register (LR) Advisory has been appointed as the Technical Support Unit (TSU) to India’s Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping), helping drive a more sustainable, digitally enabled maritime sector....

New ISO standard guides shipping on safe hull cleaning

13/03/2026

A new ISO standard, ISO 6319, has been published to provide a global framework for environmentally responsible hull cleaning. The standard aims to reduce the spread of invasive aquatic species...

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