Authorities & Organisations
Authorities, Organisations and Geopolitics
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New cruise ship rules call for more effective potable water and Legionella testing
The U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its Vessel Sanitation Program standards in November 2025 marking a…
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Australia is the world’s largest producer of battery-powered vessels – thanks to Denmark
Molslinjen has ordered three battery-powered catamaran ferries, which will be deployed in the Kattegat in the coming years on what…
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ICS publishes crucial revisions to MLC application guidelines
This new edition provides the most up‑to‑date and practical guidance on the mandatory and recommended employment standards set by the…
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BSH approves new North Sea wind farms
The two wind farms will cover 62 km² in the German Exclusive Economic Zone, located about 46 km from Borkum and 34 km…
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EU Launches Industrial Maritime and Ports Strategies to Strengthen Europe’s Maritime Future
The initiatives arrive at a time when global supply chains, energy systems and geopolitical dynamics are placing unprecedented pressure on…
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The Mission to Seafarers supporting stranded seafarers amid Gulf conflict
Arsenio Dominguez, Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), has highlighted the plight of an estimated 20,000 seafarers currently trapped…
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IMO Calls Extraordinary Meeting on Middle East
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) will hold an Extraordinary Session of its Council to address the impacts on shipping and…
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Is This What Winning Looks Like?
“Let me say, we’ve won” said US President Donald J Trump on Wednesday. He followed this up with, “You never…
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IMO Honours for Exceptional Bravery at sea
The nomination form can be submitted by any IMO Member State, intergovernmental organization in cooperation with IMO and non-governmental organization in…
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IMO Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention & Response (PPR 13) – Meeting Results
Secretary-General’s opening remarks / closing remarks Photo gallery 2026 Strategy and Action Plan on marine plastic litter agreed The Sub-Committee agreed to the…
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