Technical Notices
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New PSC Regulation for Entry into Turkish Ports
A new regulation on Port State Control (“PSC”) in Türkiye entered into force as of 22 September 2025. The previous regulation, made in 2006, was abolished by the Regulation.
UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK-ETS) Expansion to Shipping
The UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK-ETS) will be expanded to include the shipping sector, starting on 1 July 2026.
Resolution MSC.581(110) – Enclosed Space Entry Revised Procedures
During summer 2025 and after MSC 110, IMO published the new revised guidelines MSC.581, for Enclosed Space Entry.
Tokyo and Paris MoU Joint CIC for 2025 on Ballast Water Management
The member Authorities of the Tokyo and the Paris Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) on Port State Control will launch a joint concentrated inspection campaign (CIC) on Ballast Water Management from September 1 to November 30.
Panama Flag | STS Operations Plan for Panama Flagged Oil Tankers revisions, review and approval
The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA), through adopted circular MMC-217, has introduced stricter requirements for ship-to-ship (STS) transfers of oil cargo in response to growing concerns about illegal trans shipments.
New IMO requirements for SEEMP Part II and Part III
The IMO recently adopted additional reporting requirements for IMO DCS and the CII reduction factors for 2027-2030.
Brief Report of the key decisions from the IMO Maritime Safety Committee’s 110th session (MSC 110, 18–27 June 2025)
The 110th session of the IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 110) marked a pivotal step forward in modernizing maritime safety regulations. Held from …
Belize Flag | MMN-25-006–Requirements for handling PSC Inspections and Detentions
Flag Circulars related to ISM/ISPS Codes and MLC,2006
Mediterranean Sea Designated as Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides from 1 May 2025
