Interagency body deliberates on PH compliance strategy ahead of 2021 IMO audit
Several maritime and port agencies have convened to prepare for the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS) in 2021, with the…
Additional guidance on IMO 2020 implementation issued
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has approved and adopted a comprehensive set of guidance and guidelines to support the consistent implementation of the lower…
IMO adopts amendment supporting carriage ban on non-compliant fuel
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted an amendment to support consistent implementation of the forthcoming 0.50% limit on sulfur in ships’ fuel oil,…
IMO rolls out ship and port toolkits for tackling maritime emissions
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has released a new set of toolkits for assessing and addressing emissions from ships and ports. The Ship Emissions…
Taiwan to implement low-sulfur fuel rule for ships
Taiwan is trying to be ahead of the curve in controlling air pollution from ships, with the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) announcing…
IMO marks progress in shipping and climate change agenda
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) said it has made advances in its environmental agenda at the recent meeting of its Marine Environment Protection Committee…
IMO adopts oil usage data requirements, GHG roadmap for shipping
New mandatory requirements to control greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in international shipping have been recently adopted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Under the…
Mandatory global sulfur cap in shipping takes effect 2020
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has decided on January 1, 2020 as the implementation date for a significant reduction in the sulfur content of…
