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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
Ballast water management: where compliance actually fails
Ballast water treatment systems fail compliance due to inoperable equipment, record errors, sediment problems, and inadequate operational discipline.
The most common engine-room inspection risks — and why they recur
Port state control inspectors repeatedly find deficiencies in oily-water separators, quick-closing valves, emergency systems, hot-surface lagging and bilge
Maritime cybersecurity on paper vs the USB in the bridge PC
Maritime cybersecurity policies often fail in practice as USB devices continue to compromise bridge PC security despite existing enforcement measures.
Maritime Tech Radar — July 2026: five developments that matter
Five key maritime developments in July 2026: autonomous shipping code, carbon pricing vote, LEO connectivity, cyber class rules, and AI maintenance.
FuelEU Maritime: the shipowner's compliance strategy playbook
FuelEU Maritime compliance strategy: trading positions, penalty mechanics, banking, borrowing and pooling for 2026-2030 decisions.
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.
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