Regulatory
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Estonia to introduce tonnage tax
The Estonian government is rejigging its shipping regulatory framework with a tonnage tax on the cards. The Baltic nation has…
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US temporarily waives Jones Act for areas impacted by Hurricanes Irma and Harvey
The US government has waived Jones Act regulations to ensure enough fuel supplies in areas affected by the ongoing Hurricane…
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85% of refiners struggling with looming 2020 sulphur cap
Refiners around the world are struggling to come to terms with impending sulphur cap rules on ship fuel, the International…
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US authorities continue investigation into collusion among Box Club members
Almost six months after US authorities raided a Box Club meeting in San Francisco there is no indication of how…
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Seoul creates $4.4bn company to aid maritime turnaround
In the ongoing resuscitation of the nation’s ailing shipping and shipbuilding sectors, South Korea’s Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries is…
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Shipping’s global regulatory framework under threat from lack of consensus
Shipping’s global regulatory framework is under threat from a lack of consensus on major issues, a survey has found. The…
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New heads of NTSB and MARAD confirmed by US Senate committee
The US Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation has confirmed the heads of two bodies with significant impact on…
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Singapore authorities warn Noble could face legal action
The Singapore Exchange (SGX) has responded to yesterday’s outburst from Iceberg Research, a Hong Kong outfit, which claimed the bourse…
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NYK slapped with huge fine Down Under
The Federal Court in Australia has convicted Japanese shipping company Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) of criminal cartel conduct over its…
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SGX regulators lashed for ‘spectacular failure’ surrounding the rise and fall of Noble Group
Iceberg Research, the organisation that triggered the downfall of Asian commodities giant Noble Group, has issued its first report in…
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Politicians approve ‘Magna Carta’ for Filipino seafarers
The House of Representatives in Manila has voted unanimously in favour of what has been dubbed the “Magna Carta for…
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Flags of convenience pose national security risks: Australian Senate
The Australian senate’s inquiry into flag of convenience (FOC) shipping has warned that FOCs pose a threat to national security.…
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US Senator McCain introduces bill to repeal the Jones Act
Senior US Senator John McCain has introduced legislation to repeal the Jones Act, which requires all marine cargo ships travelling…
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IMO attempts to hold back the tide on GHG emissions
Maurice Meehan, director of shipping operations at the Carbon War Room, reflects on last week’s MEPC gathering. Last week saw…
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Pacific states call for dramatic shipping emissions cuts
A coalition of Pacific Island ministers yesterday launched their strongest joint call yet for the global shipping industry to radically…
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White House backs away from requiring all US food aid to be carried by US-flagged ships
The White House has tacked away from plans to require all US food aid to be delivered on US-flagged ships,…
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White House ready to issue order mandating all US aid overseas be delivered by US-flagged ships
The US administration of President Donald Trump is preparing an executive order which will require all US aid to be…
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Greek owners stump up extra cash for state budget
The Union of Greek Shipowners decided yesterday at an extraordinary general meeting to extend the voluntary contribution its members pay…
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Shipping needs greater enforcement of current regulations
Glynn Thomas, currently serving as a first engineer, suggests the IMO should focus on nailing down existing rules rather than…
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ICS urges IMO to delay ballast water implementation by two years
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has urged the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to back a proposal from a broad…
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