New push for IMO levy on GHG emissions
By as early as 2027, ship operators could face an IMO-imposed charge per tonne of CO2 emitted. The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has released the text of a proposal that has
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EPA approves most of controversial CARB rule waiver request
Will the California Air Resources Board’s controversial Commercial Harbor Craft Rule lead to the building of more cutting edge zero-emission vessels, or will it create hazardous conditions on existing vessels retrofitted to
Op-Ed: Urgent reality of regulations to set in for the shipping industry
By Steve Esau, COO of SEA-LNG In 2025, the urgent reality of regulations will set in for the shipping industry. With the arrival of the new year, we begin the five-year countdown to
EPA finalizes VIDA incidental discharge standards
In a regulatory action that has been long in the works, the U.S. Envionmental Protection Administration has released the pre-publication version of its final rule to establish Vessel Incidental Discharge National Standards
Podcast: Jennifer Carpenter helps lead maritime to success
In this episode of Marine Log’s Listen Up! Podcast, we once again talk to Jennifer Carpenter, president of American Maritime Partnership (AMP). When we last talked to Jennifer, it was under her
Maersk Line Limited reaches settlement in whistleblower case
As part of a settlement with the U.S. Department of Labor in a whistleblower case, Maersk’s U.S.-flag subsidiary, Maersk Line Limited is to change its safety reporting policies and compensate a seaman
Liberian Registry hires Giorgio De Sciora for key role
The Liberian Registry has named Captain Giorgio De Sciora its new vice president of regulations and standards, maritime operations. In this position, De Sciora will direct and oversee the application of new
Ship owners face hefty emission bills under EU-ETS, warns Oceanly
The integration of the shipping sector into the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU-ETS) brings substantial costs and compliance challenges for ship owners and Rapallo, Italy, headquartered fleet performance solutions specialist Oceanly
Industry makes progress in fight against dangerous CARB DPF requirement
In a major milestone for mariner safety in California, the California Senate Transportation Committee has voted 14-0 in favor of a measure that would prevent the California Air Resources Board (CARB) from
FMC launches probe of Canadian ballast water regs
Pending Canadian ballast water management regulations have been slammed as “the epitome of an unfair business practice,” by the U.S. based Lake Carriers Association (LCA), which filed a petition asking the Federal