Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Takeshi Hashimoto; Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo) today announced that at the Board of Directors meeting on December 19, the following appointments were approved,…
The Marine Department (MD) today (December 12) announced that the Hong Kong Shipping Registry (HKSR)’s Dubai Regional Desk in the Middle East has commenced services, providing support to Hong Kong-registered…
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has clarified how new international requirements on preventing violence and harassment at sea will be implemented in the UK, following the adoption of IMO…
Nautilus International has hailed the passage of the UK Employment Rights Bill as a landmark victory for seafarers, following years of campaigning in the aftermath of the P&O Ferries scandal.…
The BIMCO Documentary Committee (DC) convened online on 11 December 2025 and the meeting focused on adopting and reviewing various contracts and clauses. Adopted contracts and clauses: FuelEU Maritime Clause…
Antifouling systems and coating strategies highlight preventative measures are key Nearly all participants (97%) reported selecting antifouling systems (AFS) based on ship profile and service period. Other common measures include…
Gibraltor Maritime Administration issued a Shipping Guidance Notice (SGN) to bring to the attention of Gibraltar registered vessels stakeholders IMO Resolution MSC.532(107), which under amendments to SOLAS Chapter V, Regulation…
WASHINGTON—Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is placing further pressure on the Iranian shadow fleet, which exports Iranian petroleum and petroleum products through…
It is with great sadness that the Schulte Group announces the passing of Hamburg shipowner and entrepreneur Dr Heinrich Schulte. The long-standing Chairman and shareholder of the Group died on…
IMO released corrections to the English version of the IMDG Code (Amendment 42-24, as adopted by resolution MSC.556(108)). Corrections are in Vol 1 and 2 in various chapters of the…
