The crew of MOL-managed LNG Saturn received an IMO Letter of Commendation after rescuing six people from KM Limadai 8 in the Strait of Malacca.
Donald Trump has proposed a 20% charge on cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz while announcing plans to reinstate a U.S. blockade targeting Iranian shipping.
The IMO has condemned recent attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, urging shipowners and authorities to avoid exposing seafarers to unnecessary risks while around 6,000 crew members remain stranded in the Persian Gulf.
The IMO opened its 137th Council session in London with maritime security, Strait of Hormuz risks and renewed piracy concerns in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden high on the agenda.
The IMO and Oman have launched a phased evacuation plan for vessels and more than 11,000 seafarers stranded in the Persian Gulf region.
IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez warned that safe passage cannot be assumed in the Strait of Hormuz as security risks remain high despite claims of rising vessel traffic.
IMO has approved new safety guidelines for ammonia-fueled gas carriers, giving shipowners and designers clearer direction on safe onboard handling.
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.
The IMO Net Zero Framework survived MEPC 84, with a majority of member states reaffirming it as the basis for further work.
