Turkey has rejected a newly signed maritime demarcation agreement between Lebanon and Cyprus, saying the deal violates the rights of Turkish Cypriots and is therefore unacceptable. Lebanon and Cyprus signed...
MCA to implement enhanced safety standards for small vessels
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) will introduce updated regulations for small commercial vessels used for sport or pleasure, phased in from 12 December 2025, initially applying only to new...
IMO Assembly convenes to shape future of global shipping
The 34th regular session of the IMO Assembly will take place from 24 November to 3 December 2025 to elect Members of the IMO Council and approve the Organization’s work...
EU sets course for a cleaner future with new STIP roadmap
The European Commission has unveiled its Sustainable Transport Investment Plan (STIP), a roadmap to accelerate the energy transition in aviation and waterborne transport. The plan identifies investment needs, outlines how...
UK to block maritime services for Russian LNG exports
The UK government announced plans to ban British companies from providing maritime services such as shipping and insurance for Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports. According to Reuters, this measure...
Panama Canal, FIU partner to advance trade
The Panama Canal and Florida International University (FIU) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in areas such as global trade, logistics, sustainability, water management, and public...
ICS hails breakthrough in US-China port fee suspension
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) welcomes reports of an agreement between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping to suspend the recently imposed Section 301 port fees....
Tripartite leaders endorse IMO’s path to decarbonisation
The Tripartite Forum of shipbuilders, shipowners, and classification societies has reaffirmed its support for the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as the global regulator of international shipping. The annual Tripartite meeting,...
US shipbuilders face major setbacks from policy reversals
The rollback of offshore wind policies under President Trump has caused significant disruption to the US shipbuilding and port sectors, with more than $679 million in anticipated federal funding lost....
IMO delays Net Zero Framework adoption
Member States of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) have voted to defer a decision on proposed amendments to the MARPOL Convention, effectively pausing progress on the body’s long-awaited net-zero emissions...
LR, DYNAMARINe set new global standard for STS audits
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has partnered with DYNAMARINe to launch an independent auditing scheme for ship-to-ship (STS) service providers. Under this agreement, LR auditors will evaluate STS providers against OCIMF Guidelines...
Panama Canal launches NetZero Slot to cut emissions
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has introduced a new NetZero Slot, aimed at promoting the decarbonisation of maritime trade and progressing its institutional commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050....
