This week in London, the IMO is expected to adopt the MASS Code – the regulatory framework for autonomous and remotely operated ships. It is, by any measure, a significant step forward. But it’s worth being clear about what adoption actually means. The Code is...

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The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Registry’s long-term and consistent commitment to high quality shipping continues to be recognized by the international community. The recently released United States Coast Guard (USCG) 2025 Port State Control (PSC) Annual...

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Finance ministers from the Group of Seven nations issued a joint statement on Tuesday addressing global economic risks and calling for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The ministers from Canada, France, Germany, Italy,...

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The global maritime industry’s accelerating return to wind-powered shipping will take centre stage at this year’s Posidonia exhibition in Athens, as the Greek shipping market welcomes the largest-ever showcase of modern wind propulsion technologies at the...

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NATO is discussing potential military assistance for ships passing through the blocked Strait of Hormuz if the waterway remains closed by early July, according to a report from Bloomberg News, citing alliance sources. The discussions represent a shift from NATO’s...

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