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New Regulations for Newbuilding Speed Trials Enter Into Force on 1 May 2026
New Regulations for Newbuilding Speed Trials Enter Into Force on 1 May 2026
Posted: Mar 25, 2026

New Regulations for Newbuilding Speed Trials Enter Into Force on 1 May 2026

DNV

Starting 1 May 2026, all EEDI-relevant speed trials must be conducted according to ISO 15016:2025 or ITTC Recommended Procedure 7.5-04-01-01.1 “Preparation, Conduct and Analysis of Speed/Power Trials”, 2024. From that date, ISO 15016:2015 will no longer be accepted as a valid reference.
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PROHIBITION OF THE USE OR STORAGE OF EXTINGUISHING MEDIA CONTAINING PERFLUOROOCTANE SULFONIC ACID (PFOS) – ENTRY INTO FORCE 1 JANUARY 2026
PROHIBITION OF THE USE OR STORAGE OF EXTINGUISHING MEDIA CONTAINING PERFLUOROOCTANE SULFONIC ACID (PFOS) – ENTRY INTO FORCE 1 JANUARY 2026
Posted: Sep 30, 2025

PROHIBITION OF THE USE OR STORAGE OF EXTINGUISHING MEDIA CONTAINING PERFLUOROOCTANE SULFONIC ACID (PFOS) – ENTRY INTO FORCE 1 JANUARY 2026

Bureau Veritas

SOLAS II-2/10.11 as amended by resolution MSC.532(107) - New Requirements for Firefighting Systems

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Using exhaust gas cleaning systems in Australian waters
Using exhaust gas cleaning systems in Australian waters
Posted: Sep 30, 2025

Using exhaust gas cleaning systems in Australian waters

AMSA

This marine notice provides guidance on using an exhaust gas cleaning system (EGCS) to support compliance with the sulphur limit of 0.50 mass per cent concentration (m/m) in fuel oil.

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IMO Guidance on the Carriage of Biofuels Blends by Conventional Bunker Ships
IMO Guidance on the Carriage of Biofuels Blends by Conventional Bunker Ships
Posted: Sep 4, 2025

IMO Guidance on the Carriage of Biofuels Blends by Conventional Bunker Ships

Lloyds Registry

The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has approved its Interim Guidance on the Carriage of Blends of Biofuels and MARPOL Annex I Cargoes by Conventional Bunker Ships
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Ban on discharge of water from open loop EGCSS in coastal waters of the north-west Europe from 1 July 2027
Ban on discharge of water from open loop EGCSS in coastal waters of the north-west Europe from 1 July 2027
Posted: Aug 26, 2025

Ban on discharge of water from open loop EGCSS in coastal waters of the north-west Europe from 1 July 2027

DNV

Restrictions on open loop discharge are to take effect from 1 July 2027, and closed loop discharge from 1 July 2029. Read more about the ban in this news and on what to consider if EGCSs are an essential part of your SOx emissions compliance strategy.
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