This week in maritime: 6 briefs, 1 tool
European Parliament Backs Delay to Methane Obligations on Energy Imports · RightShip Rev 4.0: general cargo added, 'unknown' ship records on the platform rated Unacceptable · EU ETS for ships of 400 to 5,000 GT: what the Commission proposed, which ships, which dates · MARPOWER Re
European Parliament Backs Delay to Methane Obligations on Energy Imports
The European Parliament backed a three-year delay to EU Methane Regulation obligations for energy importers. It is a negotiating position, not law in force.
RightShip Rev 4.0: general cargo added, ‘unknown’ ship records on the platform rated Unacceptable
RightShip’s Dry Bulk Vessel Vetting Baseline Criteria, Revision 4.0, dated 1 October 2026, now cover general cargo ships. Under RightShip’s criteria, a ship whose DOC company, class, flag or P&I club shows as unknown on the platform is Unacceptable, three or more PSC detentions in 24 months mean Unacceptable, and the MoC/VTOP questionnaire is due within 1 month of a newbuild delivery or DOC change.
EU ETS for ships of 400 to 5,000 GT: what the Commission proposed, which ships, which dates
On 17 July 2026 the European Commission proposed bringing smaller tankers, gas and LNG carriers, general cargo ships and offshore vessels of 400 to 5,000 GT into the EU ETS from 2031, and extending EU emissions monitoring to tankers, gas carriers and passenger ships from 2029. All dates are proposals.
MARPOWER Reports Midpoint Progress on Marine Gas Turbine System
The EU-funded MARPOWER project reports two-year progress, including a 100% hydrogen combustion test. It remains a research project until August 2028.
ECSA Calls for SMAP’s ETS Allocation to Be at Least Tripled
ECSA’s 15 October study asks EU lawmakers to at least triple the ETS revenues earmarked for SMAP; the Commission has proposed 110 million allowances.
Panama-Flagged Traverse Antwerp Arrested in Singapore
Panama-flagged bulk carrier Traverse Antwerp (77,075 DWT) was arrested in Singapore on 16 October on behalf of Titanium Law Chambers; no reason was disclosed.
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