April, 2025
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Fri11Apr
The policy framework was approved in a plenary vote on Friday, and will be up for adoption at an extraordinary meeting of the MEPC in October.
IMO's MEPC Meeting Votes to Approve Decarbonisation Measure
Fri11Apr
This will be the largest emission control area (ECA) in terms of geographical size, covering the coastline from Portugal to Greenland.
IMO Backs Northeast Atlantic ECA, Poised to Be Largest by Area
Thu10Apr
The company has made ULSFO available in Istanbul and Izmit Bay as of April 10, Mustafa Muhtaroğlu tells Ship & Bunker.
Energy Petrol to Be First ULSFO Supplier in Turkey in Response to Med ECA
Wed09Apr
The rate will be increased to 84% from 34% previously as of the start of April 10.
China Raises Tariffs on US Imports to 84%
Tue08Apr
As pressure mounts at MEPC 83, Pacific nations are resisting compromise on a carbon levy, calling out diluted proposals and demanding measures grounded in science and climate justice.
Pacific Nations Refuse to Drop Carbon Levy Demand at IMO
Fri04Apr
A flat-rate GHG levy, once central to IMO's mid-term plans, has been dropped in favour of a tiered compliance system.
GHG Levy Dropped in Favour of Tiered Compliance System at IMO Talks
Tue01Apr
The container line alleges GCC supplied its vessels with about 33,628 mt of contaminated VLSFO in Houston between March and June 2023.
CMA CGM Sues Houston Physical Supplier Over Alleged Bad Bunkers
March, 2025
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Mon31Mar
As the shipping industry faces increasing pressure to decarbonise, CMB.TECH is urging IMO to take decisive action at the upcoming series of meetings.
CMB.TECH Call for Regulatory Clarity at Upcoming MEPC 83
Fri28Mar
China, South Africa and Brazil are expected to hold firm against a carbon levy at the upcoming series of IMO meetings.
China's Opposition to Carbon Levy Sets Stage for Tense IMO Talks
Fri28Mar
Gard says that dual-fuel vessels risk VLSFO degradation if left unused too long, raising operational and legal challenges.
Dual-Fuel Vessels Must Carefully Manage VLSFO to Avoid Deterioration: Gard