IMO Approves Ammonia Fuel Safety Guidelines
27, May 2026
IMO has approved new safety guidelines for ammonia-fueled gas carriers, giving shipowners and designers clearer direction on safe onboard handling.
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Arctic Shipping Emissions Outpace IMO Action
23, May 2026
Black carbon emissions from ships operating in Arctic waters continued to increase as vessel traffic expanded and northern routes gained attention, raising questions over whether current regulatory timelines are keeping pace with environmental change.
IMO Net Zero Framework Stays Alive
4, May 2026
The IMO Net Zero Framework survived MEPC 84, with a majority of member states reaffirming it as the basis for further work.
IMO Sets Out Evacuation Plan for Ships in Persian Gulf
22, April 2026
IMO has proposed a voluntary framework for the safe departure of merchant ships confined in the Persian Gulf, subject to agreement by conflict parties and the removal of threats to navigation.
US Calls on IMO to End Net-Zero Framework Process
20, April 2026
The United States has formally urged the IMO to end consideration of the Net-Zero Framework, reject carbon pricing measures and shift toward alternative shipping emissions proposals.
IMO Says 3,200 Ships Confined West of Hormuz
17, March 2026
The International Maritime Organization said about 3,200 ships carrying around 20,000 seafarers are confined west of the Strait of Hormuz ahead of an emergency council meeting in London on 18–19 March 2026 as attacks on merchant vessels continue across the Gulf region.
IMO Urges Caution for Ships in Strait of Hormuz
7, March 2026
The IMO has urged shipping companies to put crew safety first after attacks on merchant vessels in the Strait of Hormuz caused seafarer casualties. The agency also warned operators to use only confirmed information when making navigational decisions in the high-risk corridor.
Seafarer Abandonment Hits Record High
8, February 2026
ITF data shows seafarer abandonment hit record levels in 2025: 6,223 seafarers across 410 ships, with $25.8 million owed and FOCs dominating cases.
Korea Secures IMO Category A Seat for 13th Straight Term
29, November 2025
Korea has secured a Category A seat on the IMO Council for the 13th consecutive term at the organization’s 34th general meeting in London, reaffirming its position in global shipping and shipbuilding governance.
