Bunker fuel spec

IMO Council reaffirms commitment to protecting vital shipping lanes

IMO Secretary-General condemns new attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

IMO condemns attacks on civilian merchant vessels in the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea

American maritime expert and diplomat to receive International Maritime Prize

Posthumous Bravery Award for diver who gave his life trying to save a child

Statement on recent attacks on ships in the Red Sea

IMO Secretary-General calls for urgent release of 44 seafarers held by pirates

IMO announces regional team to deepen on-the-ground impact

Day of the Seafarer 2026: Carrying world trade. Carrying the risks.

IMO pauses evacuation in Strait of Hormuz following attack

IMO announces evacuation plan in the Strait of Hormuz

The IMO (International Maritime Organization) has announced an evacuation plan for maritime operations in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical strategic shipping route. The plan addresses emergency procedures and safety protocols for vessel operators transiting this region.

IMO Secretary-General welcomes US-Iran agreement

IMO Secretary-General issues a statement welcoming a US-Iran agreement, indicating international maritime organization support for diplomatic resolution affecting parties subject to sanctions or related maritime regulations.

Statement on the attack on tanker MT Settebello

IMO statement regarding an attack on the tanker MT Settebello, addressing maritime security concerns and the safety of commercial shipping vessels in international waters.

No safe passage: Strait of Hormuz remains highly volatile

The IMO Secretary-General warns that the Strait of Hormuz remains highly volatile with no credible security guarantees for transiting commercial vessels. Recent incidents have caused seafarer deaths, injuries, and detentions. Ship masters and companies must conduct rigorous risk assessments and prioritize seafarer safety above commercial considerations, with all stakeholders urged to refrain from actions endangering civilian maritime personnel.

UK Emissions Trading Scheme for maritime: how to comply

Guidance to help maritime operators understand and meet their compliance obligations under the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS).

Shipping Costs Soar as Hormuz Crisis Reshapes Global Trade

Middle East tensions have disrupted global shipping routes and increased bunker fuel costs for vessel operators. Rising marine fuel expenses are prompting shippers to accelerate container cargo imports ahead of July cost increases in annual contracts and anticipated U.S. tariffs on imported goods.

Clean Fuel Startup Kvasir Raises €10 Million to Decarbonize Marine Transport

Danish biofuel startup Kvasir Technologies has raised €10 million to develop clean fuels for marine transport, supporting decarbonization of the shipping sector through alternative biofuel technologies.

FuelEU Maritime — GHG intensity limits for ship-fuels

Limits well-to-wake GHG intensity of energy used by ships above 5,000 GT trading in EU waters, with stepped reductions to 2050.

MARPOL Annex VI 2021 Amendments — EEXI / CII

Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI) and Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) regulations.