As part of the IMO's continuing work to update and amend the regulatory framework surrounding international shipping, the following amendments to SOLAS and MARPOL will enter into force on 1 January ...

A number of amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) and the 1988 Load Lines ...

The shipping industry has witnessed tremendous growth in the international, global carriage of goods by container vessels. Container ships have been ever increasing in size, and capacity. There are ...

IMO shipping rule amendments take effect from 1 January 2026. Find the latest news from the maritime industry on the PortNews website.

Amendments to key IMO treaties include reporting lost containers and mandatory training on preventing harassment and bullying ...

16 September 2004 Doha: Despite considerable progress being made in the protection of environment, Qatar is relatively slow in implementing some key international regulations, according to a marine ...