Regulations

Interferry calls for pause in EU maritime ETS phase-in

Europe’s ferry industry is pressing Brussels to pause the final phase-in of the EU Emissions Trading System for maritime transport, warning that the policy...

IMO Council elections prompt concern over regulatory divergence

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has confirmed its Council membership for the 2026 to 2027 biennium, concluding a closely watched election cycle marked by...

INTERTANKO reiterates support for Net-Zero Framework

INTERTANKO has renewed its call for a single, globally coherent regulatory framework on greenhouse gas emissions, as the tanker sector seeks certainty on maritime...

Hong Kong government sets out clean shipping strategy

Senior government officials at this year's Hong Kong Maritime Week set out a detailed vision for how the city aims to anchor emerging green...

European Commission launches strategy to unlock clean fuel investment

The European Commission has unveiled its Sustainable Transport Investment Plan (STIP), a new framework designed to accelerate the development and deployment of renewable and...

ECSA calls for urgent action to secure clean fuel supply for shipping

Europe’s shipping and aviation sectors are intensifying pressure on policymakers to act decisively on clean fuel availability, warning that the continent risks losing its...

What a difference a week makes

Just a week ago, many in the maritime community - including the MCI team - felt cautiously optimistic that the Net Zero Framework (NZF)...

US-led opposition derails IMO net-zero framework

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has postponed the adoption of the long-awaited Net-Zero Framework (NZF) by one year, following a fraught week of negotiations...

Global divide widens over carbon pricing plan as US warns of retaliation

The United States has intensified its campaign against the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) proposed Net Zero Framework, threatening sweeping penalties against nations, companies and...

IMO prepares for global carbon pricing decision

The global shipping industry is on the brink of adopting its first-ever worldwide carbon pricing system, as governments convene in London this week for...

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