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Regulation & Compliance
IMO, EU and flag-state rulemaking and what it demands from ships and their owners — deadlines, documentation and the practical work of staying compliant.
Coverage
What is maritime technology? A field guide for shipowners and operators
Maritime technology encompasses systems determining fuel costs, charter eligibility and compliance risk for shipowners and operators.
SIRE 2.0: what the transition actually changes for tanker operators
SIRE 2.0 shifts tanker vetting from periodic inspections to continuous monitoring using compiled questionnaires and performance factors.
Aging tonnage and the shadow fleet: the scrutiny gap widens
Shadow tanker fleet of over 1,000 aging vessels without recognized insurance faces seizures and port-state scrutiny amid regulatory pressure.
The EU AI Act takes full effect on 2 August: what changes for maritime AI tools?
EU AI Act fully applies 2 August 2026 with €35M or 7% turnover penalties for prohibited maritime AI; €15M or 3% for high-risk systems.
IACS UR E26 and E27 are in force: cyber resilience is now built into the newbuild contract
Since July 1, 2024, IACS UR E26 and E27 require cyber resilience for newbuild vessels of 500 GT and above.
News · Regulation & Compliance IMO Council Rejects Iran's Bid to Control Hormuz Traffic
IMO's governing council urges member states to reject Iran's claim of sovereignty and traffic control over the Strait of Hormuz.
IMO's autonomous ship code, the MASS Code, is in force: a two-year experience phase begins
IMO's MASS Code for autonomous ships enters voluntary force July 1, 2026, with a two-year experience phase before a mandatory version targeted for 2030.
Apeks Brief
Decision intelligence for the people who run ships: what changed, who is affected, what to do.