The maritime industry is entering a new era of digital navigation with the gradual introduction of the S-100 Universal Hydrographic Data Model for Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS). Developed by the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) in cooperation with regional hydrographic offices, S-100 represents a major evolution from the […]
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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 International Maritime Organization (IMO) has taken a major step toward the future of digital shipping with the adoption of the Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) Code. Rather than focusing solely on technology, the new Code establishes the world’s first global regulatory framework for ships operating with remote-control and autonomous […]
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Ukraine has claimed that its armed forces have damaged 116 Russian-linked vessels in the Sea of Azov during a nine-day military campaign, marking what could be one of the largest coordinated attacks on maritime logistics since the conflict began. While the claims have not been independently verified, the operation highlights […]
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The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has officially confirmed that the 2010 International Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea (2010 HNS Convention) will enter into force on 29 November 2027, marking one of the most significant developments in […]
Read moreFuture IMO & ILO Regulations Every Seafarer Should Know | Summer 2026 ✓ Comprehensive summary of mandatory IMO and ILO regulations entering into force from 1 June 2026 onwards, along with future legislative developments discussed up to MSC 111 and MEPC 84. ✓ New mandatory requirements for lifting appliances and […]
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Navigation & Communications Sub-Committee (NCSR 13) Wraps Up — Here’s What Changes for Ships The IMO’s Navigation, Communications, Search & Rescue Sub-Committee met 22–26 June 2026, pushing forward three big shifts at sea: next-gen electronic charts, a slow move to digital VHF, and a new digital safety broadcast system. Most […]
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Iran has introduced a new regulatory framework for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, requiring all ships to obtain insurance approved by Tehran’s newly established Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA). The move represents Iran’s strongest attempt yet to exert greater control over one of the world’s most strategically important maritime […]
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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). […]
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The maritime industry has reached a historic milestone with the confirmation that the International Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea (2010 HNS Convention) will officially enter into force on 29 November 2027. This long-awaited development closes one […]
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