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IMO green rules possible without Trump’s America
What happens if Trump turns his anti-green wrecking ball on the global shipping regulator?
IMO risks falling into same trap as EU on green policy, Vitol exec says
Vitol head of shipping energy transition Ian Butler said incoming IMO rules must avoid falling into the same policy trap as FuelEU has in Europe
Green hydrogen makers defend net zero hopes
Trade group the Green Hydrogen Organisation has set out its case for hope amid the green energy retreat, saying an ambitious IMO regulation could make the difference it needs. But questions remain over the business case
EU entities on hook for what non-EU subsidiaries do on Russia sanctions
Shipowners and insurers face lexical challenge of defining ‘strictly necessary’ and ‘best efforts’ under 16th round of regulations
Russian master of containership arrested for UK collision
Owner Ersnt Russ said fires on the containership have diminished, though the vessel is still emitting smoke and there are occasional reports of flames
Why Trump may be about to apply ‘maximum pressure’ to shipping’s fake flag problem
Despite previous US efforts to ramp up sanctions enforcement, Iran’s crude exports remain largely unaffected, but the looming ‘maximum pressure’ campaign promises to change that, putting the US on a collision course with the operators of fraudulent shipping registries
Why the IMO is desperate to avoid a vote on emissions curbs
A Hollywood-style vote, with the fate of the planet hanging in the balance is possible but far from desirable, IMO officials say
Arrest made as search called off for missing seafarer after UK collision
Containership Solong remains on fire as of 1204 hrs on March 11, but the fire on Stena Immaculate is ‘greatly diminished’, UK Coastguard said
English arbitration law gets biggest shake-up in decades
Update designed to reinforce London’s standing as top location for dispute resolution
Andrew Forrest calls for $100 IMO carbon levy to make green ammonia happen
Australian miner Fortescue docked its converted supply vessel Green Pioneer in a PR pitch to the IMO to set ambitious emissions rules
The Daily View: Commercial clarity
Your latest edition of Lloyd’s List’s Daily View — the essential briefing on the stories shaping shipping
Elon Musk, the DOGE effect and the risks to US shipping trades
US President Donald Trump appears to be enacting policies without taking the practical consequences into account. Federal payrolls are being slashed at the very time that more federal workers will be needed to enforce maritime-related policies
FuelEU fudges highlight complexity of carbon trading
FuelEU Maritime was meant to be about cutting carbon, not paper trading. But industry is finding ways to profit from carbon trading loopholes. The IMO should take note as it mulls whether to take credit trading global
Shipping cyber attacks disappear under the radar
More cyber attacks on shipping than are publicly reported, says Optima chief Dimitrios Koukas
LR and Microsoft to use AI to speed up licensing for nuclear power
Lloyd’s Register has teamed up with Microsoft on a plan to use generative AI to help progress nuclear power for the maritime industry
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