(www.MaritimeCyprus.com) On 1 August 2025, amendments to MARPOL Annex VI Appendix IX will take effect, requiring ships to report additional fuel oil consumption data, including breakdowns by consumer type, non-underway usage, and
Maritime Compliance: IACS updates safety standards on Alternative Fuel Engines
(www.MaritimeCyprus.com) As the industry shifts towards alternative fuels in response to environmental regulations and sustainability goals, the safety risks associated with these fuels cannot be overlooked. Crankcase explosions, a critical hazard in
Selling and Buying Ships Under FuelEU Maritime: Challenges and Compliance
(www.MaritimeCyprus.com) Selling or buying ships under FuelEU Maritime introduces challenges for both buyers and sellers. The regulation adds complexity to the process, from managing compliance balances to ensuring compliance responsibility between both
Maritime Legal aspect: General Average Handbook
(www.MaritimeCyprus.com) Every sea voyage is a maritime adventure. All parties interested in the adventure share certain risks. For instance, if a laden vessel grounds, and the shipowner incurs the expense of refloating
Maritime Compliance: New Requirements on Ballast Water Management
(www.MaritimeCyprus.com) The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has introduced significant updates to the Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention through the adoption of three revised circulars on 24 October 2024. These amendments provide updated
BIMCO approves first management agreement for autonomous ships
BIMCO’s Documentary Committee has adopted the AUTOSHIPMAN agreement in response to a growing number of remotely controlled ships.
FuelEU Maritime Pooling: Comparing Marketplaces and Super Pools
(www.MaritimeCyprus.com) As shipping companies work on their strategies for compliance with FuelEU Maritime, they are considering different models for trading compliance surpluses and pooling. Two primary options arose: marketplaces, driven by all
- DNV Issues Guidance for Safe Use of Methanol and Ammonia as Marine Fuels
- BV issued new Rules for the Classification of Steel Ships
- KR, Sinokor, and HD Hyundai Marine Partner to Advance AI-Driven Ship Maintenance
- Withdrawal of ammonia control amendments in KR Technical Rules
- ClassNK releases updated Guidelines for Liquefied Hydrogen Carriers