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.
maritime regulation
EU ETS Offshore Rules Face Pushback
1, May 2026
KBRV says planned EU ETS coverage for offshore vessels from 2027 may not reflect offshore work patterns and could create uneven obligations for similar operations.
Wattlab Says Solar System Cuts Auxiliary Fuel Use 2–5%
24, March 2026
Wattlab said its Solar FlatRack system can cut auxiliary fuel use by 2–5% after vessel pilots and full-scale installation, with development now moving toward larger bulk carriers.
Singapore Opens New LNG Bunkering Licence Intake
15, January 2026
MPA opens applications for more LNG bunkering licences in Singapore, expanding scope to sea-based reloading and lower-lifecycle fuels, with LBV and methane-slip measures assessed.
US FMC Presses Spain Port-Access Probe After 2024 Maersk Denials
31, December 2025
The FMC is seeking additional comments as it investigates Spain’s Algeciras denials of US-flagged Maersk vessels in November 2024 and weighs possible countermeasures.
