Japan has submitted additional documentation to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) ahead of the 85th session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 85), scheduled for November, providing further details on its revised Net-Zero Framework (NZF) proposal for reducing greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions from international shipping. The supplementary document focuses on […]
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The United Kingdom has officially extended its Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) to the maritime sector, introducing new carbon compliance requirements for qualifying vessels operating on domestic UK voyages. Effective 1 July 2026, shipowners and charterers must comply with mandatory emissions monitoring, reporting and carbon allowance obligations, marking another significant […]
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New carbon reporting rules are now in force for large ships operating on UK domestic voyages, marking a major step in the UK’s maritime decarbonisation strategy. UK Launches Maritime Emissions Trading Scheme to Accelerate Shipping Decarbonisation The United Kingdom has officially expanded its Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) to the […]
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The global maritime industry is set to enter a new phase of environmental compliance following the adoption of amendments to MARPOL Annex VI at MEPC 84, which officially designate the North-East Atlantic as a new Emission Control Area (ECA) for nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulphur oxides (SOx), and particulate matter (PM). […]
Read moreCurious about the latest environmental regulations shaping the maritime industry?The 84th session of the International Maritime Organization’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (held from 27 April to 1 May 2026) covered key developments you should know. View the attached PDF for a concise summary of the outcomes and what they mean […]
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