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USA boards Iranian tanker as PGSA outlines Hormuz boundaries
The PGSA iterated that transits through the Strait of Hormuz require its approval, holding firm on its demands even as the US and Iran continue negotiating a peace deal
Carbon levy on life support at IMO as Pacifics vow to fight on
A global carbon price is unlikely to take the form of a separate levy, with IMO states converging on a compromise plan based on a greenhouse gas fuel standard
Bulk carrier went off hire after crew contracted Covid, Admiralty Court confirms
Ruling is notably ‘charterer-friendly’ but court sought fair balance between parties, says WFW partner Chu
Russia says sanctions prevented it from paying IMO dues
Despite over £2m being owed to the IMO from member states, more than 97% of contributions have been received, which is an improvement on the previous two years
Crews still getting raw deal on rest breaks, food and medical care
Cardiff University sociology department conducts a lifestyle survey of 2,200 seafarers
China Shipowners’ Association opens London office
Through new initiatives such as the ‘RISING’ framework and calls for greater collaboration, China is seeking a stronger voice in shaping global maritime rules and advancing decarbonisation efforts
UK Shipping is $64bn boost to national economy, argues Chamber
Maritime London rejects Fredriksen claim that Britain has ‘gone to hell’ as a base for owners
What’s keeping shipping awake at night? Five key takeaways from Nor-Shipping 2025
The View from Oslo this week finds shipping executives bullish in the face of geopolitical turmoil, stoically sailing into a new world order of superpower rivalry, but still unclear on how to move forward with decarbonisation
LNG steamers may get a stay of execution from IMO
Fuel costs for old, inefficient steam turbine LNG carriers could be the same as those of new ships under IMO green rules in 2032, Nor-Shipping was told
EU under pressure to scrap green regulations
The EU is under pressure to scrap or align its ETS and FuelEU regulations to avoid double-taxing shipping once the IMO net zero framework is in place
Palmali v Litasco ruling shows deals must be realistic
‘The key question was whether the contract was valid or not. The court decided it was not valid,’ said Craig Morrison KC
Date set for Solong manslaughter trial
Russian master of boxship pleaded not guilty at hearing on Monday
Green transition unstoppable despite Trump, argues John Kerry
John Kerry, the Biden administration’s climate tsar, defended the case for optimism on climate at Nor-Shipping
How to find a commercial carbon advantage in shipping
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Shipping safety hangs in the balance as ageing fleet accelerates problems
Higher freight rates in a tonne-mile driven market have prompted shipowners to delay scrapping older vessels to maximise earning potential, but the consequences of an ageing fleet are now clearly visible in worsening safety statistics
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