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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 Net-Zero Framework: a global carbon price heads to a 4 December vote
IMO's net-zero framework combining emission limits and carbon pricing for ships above 5,000 GT is scheduled to resume its adoption vote on 4 December 2026, contingent on MEPC 85.
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.
The SIRE 2.0 reality: vetting is now a digital workflow, not one-off preparation
SIRE 2.0 transforms tanker vetting into continuous digital workflow with algorithm-driven inspections and vessel-specific questions.
LEO satellite connectivity reaches the working fleet: how always-on internet is reshaping ship operations and crew welfare
LEO satellite services like Starlink Maritime become standard on tugs and workboats, improving crew welfare and enabling remote ship operations.
News · Fuel & Decarbonization OceanPass, DNV Link Up on Daily Emissions Data Sharing
OceanPass and Veracity by DNV will feed verified vessel emissions data to banks and charterers daily, closing gaps in Poseidon Principles reporting.
News · Regulation & Compliance Oman Rejects Hormuz Transit Fees in Firm IMO Statement
Oman told the IMO it opposes transit fees in the Strait of Hormuz, rejecting Iranian proposals amid rising attacks on shipping.
US Strikes Iranian Ports After Hormuz Tanker Attacks
US airstrikes hit Iranian ports and IRGC sites after Iran attacked tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating the conflict.
News · Maritime Tech & AI Kongsberg, BCIT Launch Marine Simulation Centre in Canada
Kongsberg Maritime and BCIT are building a marine simulation research hub in British Columbia to boost training, R&D and sovereign maritime capability.
News · Ports & Regional Developments Ports Turn Emissions Data Into an Operational Efficiency Tool
Small ports are using digital emissions-tracking platforms to cut reporting burdens and uncover cost-saving operational insights.
US-Iran Strikes Renew as Hormuz Ceasefire Frays
US and Iran exchange strikes over the Strait of Hormuz, threatening a three-week-old ceasefire and rattling oil markets.
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