With the conclusion of the latest session of its Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 83) the International Maritime Organization (IMO) says that it has achieved another step towards establishing a legally binding
By Tommi Vihavainen, Product Owner – Logbook, Safety Solutions, NAPA As we watch for the outcomes of the 83rd meeting of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO’s) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 83),
Marine Log’s Ship Repair USA conference, taking place in New Orleans on June 10-11, is set to bring together key industry professionals to address the unique challenges facing small and medium-sized shipyards.
More concerns are being raised about the port fees that the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) proposes be placed on Chinese-built ships. As Peter Sands, chief shipping analyst at Xeneta noted last week,
The U.S. Department of Energy last week announced an order that removes barriers for the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a marine fuel. The order issued by DOE modifies a
Operators of Chinese built ships could face a service fee of up $1.5 million for each U.S. port call. As we reported earlier, in response to a petition filed by U.S. unions
How much closer are we to IMO GHG reduction regulations that include putting a price on ships’ GHG emissions? Following a week of discussions by an IMO working group, Guy Platten, secretary
With the Hong Kong Convention (HKC) on ship recycling set to take effect this year, shipowners looking to scrap old tonnage will need to ensure compliance with stricter regulatory controls and inspection
In the latest round of a long running battle, the American Waterways Operators (AWO) has written California Gov. Gavin Newsom asking him to withdraw the 2022 amendments to the California Air Resources
Tugboat, towboat, and barge operators should be paying close attention to changes to the Jones Act because it directly impacts their operations, competitiveness, and long-term viability. To dig more into this, Sabrina