Regulatory
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New report seeks changes to the EU’s cap-and-trade mechanism for shipping
A new study undertaken by UK consultancy UMAS to evaluate the effectiveness of the potential inclusion of shipping in the…
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Brazilian federal police recommend prosecuting ship owner, captain and chief engineer for 2019 oil spill
Brazil’s federal police have completed a two-year investigation into a major oil spill off the country’s coast in the summer…
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Shell wins seismic court battle in South Africa
A South African court on Friday ruled that Shell can move forward with a seismic survey off the country’s Wild…
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‘COPtimists, meet the MEP-wait-and-C’
In the space of a month the limitations of the United Nations (UN) to lead climate policy changes have been…
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Permanent ban on oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico off Florida included in federal Build Back Better bill
President Biden’s Build Back Better bill, approved this month by the US Congress and now being debated in the Senate,…
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Australia passes landmark bill to enable offshore wind
Australia’s parliament has passed legislation that provides a framework for developing offshore wind projects in the country. The Offshore Electricity…
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Market-based measures under discussion at MEPC
On day three of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) meeting, International Maritime Organization (IMO) member states went forward with…
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Shipping emissions under existing targets will be double what’s needed to meet Paris Agreement goals
New research from the University of Manchester shows that the current climate targets set for international shipping are far too…
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New Jersey makes headway in withdrawing from Waterfront Commission
The state of New Jersey has been trying since 2018 to withdraw from the Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor,…
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SBM Offshore charged in Africa bribery case
Three Swiss subsidiaries of Dutch floater specialist SBM Offshore have been ordered to pay over $7m for failing to prevent…
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Europe foils zero emissions resolution at MEPC
“The world is watching us,” Kitack Lim told delegates attending the opening day of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC)…
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MEPC gets underway
The headquarters of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in London plays host this week to the crucial 77th gathering of…
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Pressure grows on IMO to reclassify plastic pellets as hazardous substances in wake of X-Press Pearl disaster
Among a long list of topics for debate at next week’s 77th gathering of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC)…
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White House repeats concerns about liner monopoly situation
The White House has reiterated its concerns at the monopoly the three global liner alliances have on imports and exports…
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US EPA fines two commercial ships over Vessel General Permit violations
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) assessed penalties of $81,474 this week against two commercial ships over inspection, monitoring and…
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From COP to MEPC: November’s green shipping pathway
Negotiators worked overtime to come up with the final text for COP26 over the weekend. For shipping, there’s little time…
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The shipping carryouts from COP26
From the chilly, grey surroundings of Glasgow, the United Nations packs up its climate summit, COP26, today, ready to head…
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US regulators voice concern at Canadian takeover of Ports America
US regulators have voiced concern at a foreign entity taking over an American terminal operator. Members of the Federal Maritime…
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Planes and ships can’t get a free pass at COP climate summit
The COP 26 Climate Summit can become a success by putting paid to a dangerous myth that is undermining the…
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Asian shipowners fire broadside at European ETS plans
Further proof of the bitter fault lines emerging in the global green governance of shipping emerged today with an uncharacteristically…
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