International Maritime Organization (IMO)
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IMO chief says shipping cannot abandon LNG investment overnight
IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez said governments renegotiating global shipping emissions rules must consider the industry’s existing investment in LNG.
Maritime Law & Regulation · 16 Oct 2026Container ship and bulk carrier sink near Strait of Hormuz after separate projectile incidents
Singapore-flagged container vessel GFS Pride and Antigua and Barbuda-flagged bulk carrier Cape Dao have sunk near the Strait of Hormuz following separate projectile incidents, according to maritime authorities and IMO casualty data.
Environment & IMO · 24 Sep 2026IMO CCC 12 finalizes revised methanol fuel safety guidelines
IMO’s CCC 12 sub-committee finalized revised interim safety guidelines for ships using methyl and ethyl alcohol fuels, while advancing work on low-flashpoint fuels, onboard carbon capture and cargo safety provisions.
Environment & IMO · 06 Sep 2026IMO talks advance shipping Net-Zero Framework despite carbon-pricing divide
IMO member states have kept the proposed Net-Zero Framework as the basis for further negotiations, although countries remain divided over its global carbon-pricing and revenue provisions. Talks are scheduled to resume in November ahead of consideration by MEPC 85 and an expected extraordinary adoption meeting.
Environment & IMO · 05 Sep 2026IMO Net-Zero Framework Survives Latest Round of Climate Negotiations
The IMO’s proposed global shipping emissions framework remains the leading option after four days of technical talks in London, despite opposition to its carbon pricing and revenue mechanisms from the United States and several oil-producing countries.
Maritime Law & Regulation · 04 Sep 2026IMO Backs ATLAS Initiative on Safe Nuclear Technologies at Sea
The IMO joined the IAEA’s launch of the ATLAS initiative in Washington, D.C., supporting international dialogue on the legal, safety, security, safeguards and liability frameworks required for potential maritime nuclear applications.
Environment & IMO · 04 Sep 2026IMO advances emissions talks and adopts North-East Atlantic control area
IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee has agreed on further negotiations over the Net-Zero Framework, adopted a North-East Atlantic Emission Control Area and approved measures covering plastic litter, ballast water and marine pollution risks.
Ports & Logistics · 01 Sep 2026IAPH and IHMA launch Port Call Optimization Guide at IMO
The new guide promotes harmonized electronic exchange of nautical and operational data to support safer, more predictable and sustainable port calls. Its data sets have been tested in port-to-port trials.
Maritime Law & Regulation · 31 Aug 2026Hormuz vessel traffic falls as tanker attacks heighten security concerns
Visible commodity vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz fell to five per day over the weekend as operators responded cautiously to continued attacks. The IMO renewed calls for unhindered navigation, saying up to 400 ships and around 6,000 seafarers have been unable to leave the Persian Gulf safely.
Maritime Law & Regulation · 31 Aug 2026Hormuz vessel transits fall as tanker attacks heighten security concerns
Visible commodity vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell to five ships per day over the weekend amid continued attacks, while the IMO renewed calls for unhindered navigation and warned that around 6,000 seafarers remain unable to leave the Persian Gulf safely.
Environment & IMO · 27 Aug 2026Freight Buyers Face Higher Complexity if IMO Net-Zero Vote Fails
Baxter Freight’s Tom Isler argues that freight buyers, rather than only shipowners, have a direct stake in the IMO Net-Zero Framework vote, as failure could accelerate a patchwork of regional carbon schemes and less transparent surcharges.
Maritime Law & Regulation · 26 Aug 2026IMO expands Port State Control data exchange with Black Sea and Caribbean agreements
IMO has signed updated data-exchange agreements with the Black Sea and Caribbean Port State Control regimes, advancing plans for a global database designed to improve inspection-data sharing, transparency and risk-based planning.
Maritime Law & Regulation · 25 Aug 2026Windward: False-Flagged Vessel Fleet Expands Amid Iran and Russia Sanctions
The IMO database lists 580 vessels carrying fraudulent flags, according to Windward, while false-flag activity remains closely linked to sanctioned tanker trades involving Iran and Russia.
Maritime Law & Regulation · 25 Aug 2026IMO urges action as piracy resurges in Gulf of Aden
IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez has called for the immediate and unconditional release of more than 90 seafarers held captive, warning that piracy and armed robbery are making the Gulf of Aden and surrounding waters increasingly dangerous.
Environment & IMO · 25 Aug 2026UGS calls for realistic global framework on shipping decarbonisation
Union of Greek Shipowners President Melina Travlos has urged IMO Member States to pursue a practical and globally supported approach to maritime decarbonisation, highlighting fuel availability, affordability and vessel energy efficiency ahead of ISWG-GHG 22 and MEPC 85.
Maritime Law & Regulation · 23 Aug 2026Ukraine Reports 52 Civilian Ships Attacked in Black Sea Over Six Weeks
Ukraine’s infrastructure ministry says 52 civilian vessels were attacked in the Black Sea during July and the first half of August 2026. Kyiv has appealed to the IMO, warning of risks to seafarers, freedom of navigation, maritime exports and global food supplies.
Seafarers · 21 Aug 2026IMO condemns fatal attack on tanker Settebello near Strait of Hormuz
IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez has condemned the attack on the Palau-flagged tanker MT Settebello off Oman, which reportedly caused an onboard fire and killed three seafarers. The IMO has called for a full and transparent investigation.
Maritime Law & Regulation · 21 Aug 2026IMO condemns deadly attack on cargo ship TIHAMAH off Yemen
IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez has condemned the attack on the cargo ship TIHAMAH off Al Mokha, Yemen, which resulted in several confirmed seafarer deaths. He urged operators to assess transit risks and follow appropriate best management practices.
Maritime Law & Regulation · 18 Aug 2026IMO Adopts First Global Safety Code for Autonomous Ships
The IMO has adopted a non-mandatory safety framework for AI-enabled, remotely operated and autonomous cargo ships. The MASS Code will take effect on 1 July 2026, ahead of planned work on binding requirements under SOLAS.
Maritime Law & Regulation · 18 Aug 2026IMO condemns attacks on merchant ships in Black Sea and Sea of Azov
IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez has condemned a recent series of attacks on civilian merchant vessels in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov, calling on parties to geopolitical conflicts to protect seafarers, respect international law and safeguard freedom of navigation.
Maritime Law & Regulation · 18 Aug 2026IMO Council Calls for Unimpeded Navigation Through Strait of Hormuz
The IMO Council has reaffirmed freedom of navigation and transit passage through international straits, while condemning attacks on civilian commercial ships around the Strait of Hormuz and urging regional de-escalation.