09/28/2026 Regulatory uncertainty is reshaping maritime investment decisions Shipping’s energy transition is entering a new phase. Technologies such as LNG, methanol, biofuels, wind-assisted propulsion and, increasingly, ammonia are moving beyond […]
CCC 12 advanced several safety instruments covering alternative fuels, onboard carbon capture, bulk cargoes, dangerous goods and container securing. The main outcomes and next steps are summarised below. Alternative fuels […]
ABS Issues New 2026 Guidance on Machinery-Space Safety, Rescue Boats and IMO Compliance Shipowners and operators are being urged to review escape routes, rescue-boat davits, access equipment, fire-prevention measures and […]
Lloyd’s Register FOBAS data for H1 2026 highlights continuing marine fuel risks involving sulphur, sediment, catalytic fines, water, flash point, stability and complex fuel blends. Marine fuel quality remains unpredictable […]
07/21/2026 Electric foiling vessels are moving beyond the leisure market, with developers targeting passenger ferries, pilot boats and high-speed workboats where lower resistance could deliver substantial energy and operating-cost savings. […]
07/02/2026 The updated mandatory performance standards introduce significant changes to design, construction, and operational requirements for pilot transfer arrangements. Existing vessels installed before January 2028 face retroactive compliance deadlines of […]
07/02/2026 The Climate Resilience Framework evaluates how exposed individual ships are to a wide range of plausible regulatory and market futures, addressing a gap left by today’s backward-looking assessment tools […]
Updated unified interpretations introduce stricter inspection and documentation rules, raising practical concerns for vessel operators. November 2026 – The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has issued revised unified interpretations for Permanent Means […]
10/2026: IMO approves International Gas Code 2028 amendments A key set of amendments to the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC […]
06/06/2026 ABB has announced a new collaboration with Ecuador-based expedition travel company Quasar Expeditions to retrofit the 52.9-meter yacht Galú with a hybrid-electric propulsion system. The vessel, originally built by Italian […]
