Regulatory
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Of camels and horses
In his monthly column, Pierre Aury assesses where the global economy – and shipping – is on the path to…
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Law firm Ince earns a reprieve
UK law firm Ince & Co has won a reprieve. The famous brand in maritime law became insolvent last month…
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Samsung Electronics files case against SM Line over ‘staggering’ D&D charges
Shipper complaints continue to rain in at the Federal Maritime Commission in Washington DC. The latest to file, for the…
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Awilco Drilling loses first legal fight against Keppel FELS
Aberdeen-based Awilco Drilling has lost the first of two arbitration cases against Singapore offshore oil rig builder Keppel FELS over…
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IMO study makes the case for more ambitious green targets
A study commissioned by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) shows that the hurdles regularly cited barring the way to shipping’s…
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European Parliament votes in favour of including shipping in EU’s emissions trading system
The European Parliament has voted in favour of including shipping in its emissions trading system (ETS). Pursuant to EU countries…
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G7 pushes for intermediate GHG targets for shipping
The ongoing decarbonisation of international shipping formed a plank of an extensive 36-page communiqué issued yesterday from Sapporo in Japan…
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Berlin reexamines COSCO’s Hamburg port plans
The German government is re-evaluating its decision to allow Chinese state-owned COSCO entry into one of the container terminals at…
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Maryland passes legislation to expand offshore wind
The US state of Maryland on Monday passed the Promoting Offshore Wind Energy Resources Act, known as the POWER Act.…
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The risks of regulatory complexity
The more complex a piece of legislation is, the more loopholes exist that can lead to distortions, evasion, and carbon…
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Seven states enter race for IMO secretary general spot
Seven people from four continents have thrown their hats in the ring to become the next International Maritime Organization secretary…
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Owners advised on new plays and pools in wake of EU carbon pricing regulations
The EU Emissions Trading Scheme and FuelEU Maritime can offer significant competitive advantage to owners and charterers that understand the…
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New bill in Washington takes aim at China’s influence in ocean shipping
Two of the main backers of last year’s Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA) in the US have come up with…
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World Shipping Council pushes back at American bill seeking to end vessel sharing arrangements
The World Shipping Council has issued a statement defending the use of vessel sharing arrangements (VSAs), which a new US…
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IMO green gathering points towards stricter regulations to come
The 14th Intersessional Working Group on Greenhouse Gases (ISWG GHG 14) met last week at the headquarters of the International…
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Europe close to sealing ‘world’s most ambitious’ shipping decarbonisation deal
The European Parliament and Council have reached a deal on cleaner maritime fuels, asking to cut ship emissions by 2%…
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Shipping braces for reputation hammering as dark fleet accidents proliferate
Shipping is braced for a reputation hammering in the event of a major dark fleet “oil on feathers” incident. Authorities…
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Singapore and Norway sign maritime decarbonisation deal with IMO
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the Norwegian Ministry of Climate and Environment have signed an agreement…
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IPCC report adds impetus to IMO’s green deliberations
The International Maritime Organization’s greenhouse gas working group meeting in London this week has been given added impetus following the…
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Spliethoff targeted by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has handed down a 90-day ban to Netherlands-flagged ship Flevogracht. AMSA detained the general…
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