Tag: MARPOL Annex VI

Lloyd’s Register published its “Future IMO and ILO Legislation – Spring 2025” report, highlighting updates to mandatory regulations.

Britannia P&I Club has provided a comprehensive overview of the global and regional regulations regarding sulphur emissions from ships. 

Lloyd's Register (LR) informs on new amendments by the International Maritime Organization, which introduce new requirements for low-flashpoint and gas fuels. 

The Chief engineer of a bulker pled guilty and was sentenced on 24 January for MARPOL violations and for obstructing proceedings.

Lloyd's Register (LR) has issued guidance to clarify the implementation and reporting requirements associated with upcoming amendments to MARPOL Annex VI Appendix IX, set to take effect on August 1, 2025.

Lloyd's Register (LR) has issued a publication to inform on the new requirements regarding SEEMP Part III Company Audits. 

Issued as MSC-MEPC.2/Circ.18 on 11 July 2024, the IMO has revised the fuel oil sampling guidelines for verifying compliance with MARPOL Annex VI and SOLAS Chapter II-2. 

After the International Maritime Organization (IMO) declared the Mediterranean an Emission Control Area for sulphur, effective from May 2025, a group of NGOs is now pushing to also establish an Emission Control Area for nitrogen oxides (NECA).

The Norwegian Maritime Authority has issued circular in which offers guidelines for developing an environmental instruction for operations in the Norwegian world heritage fjords. 

The Norwegian Maritime Authority has issued circular to provide guidance on the documentation of compliance with the NOx requirements in the world heritage fjords.