Regulations
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Maritime News
US Government Waives Regulations to Ease Deliveries of Fuel, Fertilizer
The Trump administration on Wednesday announced a 60-day waiver of the Jones Act shipping law, temporarily allowing foreign-flagged vessels to move fuel,…
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IMO Challenged Over Livestock Carrier Regulations
A global network of 36 animal welfare and protection organizations around the world has issued an urgent call to the…
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Understanding the Coast Guard’s Cybersecurity Rule
On January 17, 2025, the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) issued its Cybersecurity in the Marine Transportation System rule, creating the…
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Sea, Pole Star Global Collaborate to Manage Evolving Regulations
Sea, the intelligent marketplace for fixing freight, and Pole Star Global, the maritime compliance authority behind PurpleTRAC, have together transformed…
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Panama and Classification Societies Review Regulations to Align Strategies
[By Panama Ship Registry] The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA), through the Directorate General of Merchant Marine (DGMM), held a…
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IMO agrees to start revision of outdated regulations for nuclear-powered ships
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has formally agreed to start the revision of outdated regulations for nuclear-powered ships. The 110th…
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Enhanced Safety Regulations Could Advance Maritime Electrification
The maritime industry is having to contend with an increasingly complex regulatory landscape. The introduction of FuelEU Maritime at…
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Panama Registry Cracks Down on STS Actions to Stop Shadow Fleet
The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) is taking further actions to crack down on suspicious tankers by establishing new rules…
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Mediterranean ECA Limits on Shipping’s Sulfur Emissions Are Now in Effect
The Mediterranean Emission Control Area officially launched today, May 1, under the MARPOL Annex of the International Maritime Organizations. Officials…
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Carriers Adopt New Standard to Prevent Deadly Charcoal Fires
The shipping industry is taking proactive steps to implement improved safety measures for transporting charcoal, ahead of mandatory IMO…
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