Regulation & Class
IMO Council Backs Dominguez's Second Term Amid Shipping Challenges
The IMO Council has endorsed Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez for another four-year term from 2028 to 2031, despite challenges in climate regulations.
Regulation & Class
US Sanctions False Flag Network Supporting Iran's Shadow Fleet
The U.S. Treasury sanctions Suniel Kumar Sharma and his network for running fraudulent registries aiding Iranian vessels evade sanctions, impacting maritime compliance.
Regulation & Class
Bulk Carrier Banned from Australia Over Falsified Records
Australian Maritime Safety Authority bans Marshall Islands-flagged Wooyang Venus for 90 days after discovering falsified crew rest records, citing repeated violations.
Regulation & Class
Iran Threatens Legal Action Against Sinokor Tankers in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority announced it will take legal action against tankers belonging to South Korean shipping firm Sinokor from November 1.
Lawmakers Warn Banks and Ports on Russian Diesel Shipments
US lawmakers have issued warnings to banks and ports about handling Russian diesel, following Trump's controversial agreement with Putin and the first.
Nuclear Shipping Economics Uncertain Amid IMO Net-Zero Goals
New UCL study finds nuclear-powered ships could only become economically viable by 2040 with dramatic cost reductions and effective global carbon policies in place.
US Extends Suspension of Chinese Ship Fees Until January 2027
The USTR proposes extending port fee suspensions targeting China-linked shipping until January 9, 2027, to facilitate ongoing trade negotiations.
China Dominates Green Shipping Corridors with 20 Initiatives
New Global Maritime Forum report reveals that nearly one-fifth of green shipping corridor initiatives involve Chinese ports, highlighting Beijing's.
U.S. sanctions law firm, shipping agents and nine vessels in Iran shadow fleet crackdown
The U.S. Treasury Department has imposed new sanctions as part of Operation Economic Outcast, targeting a Greek-Panamanian law firm and ships involved.
US Imposes Sanctions on Law Firm Linked to Iran's Shadow Fleet
The U.S. Treasury sanctioned Karnakis and Karnakis, a Greece-Panamanian law firm accused of aiding Iranian shipping networks in moving sanctioned commodities.
Opportunity Green warns against Japan’s NZF changes at IMO
Analysis by Opportunity Green criticises Japan's proposed overhaul of the Net-Zero Framework, warning it could jeopardise climate funding and global.
EU Unveils Revised Arctic Strategy to Enhance Maritime Security and Sustainability
The European Union's new Arctic strategy aims to bolster maritime security, expand icebreaker capacity, and regulate black carbon emissions from shipping.
