The Government gazetted Friday (May 23) nine amendment regulations to amend relevant regulations under the Merchant Shipping (Safety) Ordinance (Cap. 369), the Merchant Shipping (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Ordinance (Cap. 413), and the Merchant Shipping...

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Survitec, a global leader in critical Survival Technology solutions, is calling on shipowners, ship managers, and shipyards to prepare for a significant change to international fire protection regulations. From 1st January 2026, fixed water monitors will be required...

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The survey results of IAPH’s most-engaged ports from around the world have been analysed in the latest, upgraded version of the IAPH World Ports Tracker written by Professors Theo Notteboom and Thanos Pallis of the Association’s Risk and Resilience technical...

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The Korean shipbuilding industry is bracing for a hit from the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) new greenhouse gas regulations and the United States Trade Representative’s (USTR) targeted actions to restore American shipbuilding. First, the IMO decided to...

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The US Trade Representative has announced additional port fees(opens in a new tab) on foreign vessels and marine equipment that mainly target Chinese shipping, which are set to alter trade flows and freight market dynamics. The measures, unveiled following a yearlong...

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