The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has reached a landmark regulatory milestone with the formal adoption of the International Code of Safety for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS Code), finalized at the 111th session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 111), held from 13 to 22 May 2026 in London. The MASS Code establishes a […]
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The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has achieved major progress in advancing global maritime sustainability during the 84th session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 84), held in London from 27 April to 1 May 2026. Discussions focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping, strengthening marine pollution prevention measures, and enhancing ocean protection
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In a significant development emphasising the relationship between the United Kingdom and India, Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) vessels RFA Argus and Lyme Bay arrived at L&T Shipbuilding’s Kattupalli Shipyard in Chennai for the Assisted Maintenance Period (AMP) and Self Maintenance Period (SMP), respectively. The collaboration marks a watershed moment in India and the United Kingdom’s
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The IMO is progressing on legally binding ‘ mid-term’ measures to assist the maritime industry in achieving net zero shipping, as outlined in the 2023 IMO Strategy on the Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships. The measures are set to take effect in late 2025. The topic is on the agenda for the IMO’s Maritime
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The IMO is working to ensure the safe transit of plastic pellets carried on ships, which can harm the marine ecosystem if spilt into the water. IMO’s Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR 11) met from February 19 to 23 at IMO Headquarters in London and agreed on draft recommendations regarding the carriage of
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The Lloyd’s Register (LR) Maritime Decarbonisation Hub has formed a global Maritime Emissions Reduction Centre (abbreviated as the M-ERC), a non-profit corporation headquartered in Athens, with five significant shipowners as Founding Members. This endeavor, in the perspective of LR and the Founding Members, is important and highlights Athens’ importance as a global marine hub. The
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India has been chosen as the pioneer lead country for the International. Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Green Voyage2050 Project, which aims to assist developing nations in their efforts to reduce GHG emissions from ships. The following projects have been chosen:• Ambuja Cements Limited installed a waste heat recovery system on a bulk carrier.• Inland ferry greening:
