Organisations

World Shipping Council urges constructive solutions following USTR Port Fee Announcement

Washington, April 18, 2025 — The World Shipping Council (WSC) today voiced serious concerns regarding the port fee regime announced by the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), cautioning that the measures could undermine American trade, hurt U.S. producers, and weaken efforts to strengthen the nation’s maritime industry.

“Revitalizing America’s maritime sector is an important and widely shared goal — one that requires a long-term, legislative and industrial strategy. We welcomed the vision outlined...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/18/world-shipping-council-urges-constructive-solutions-following-ustr-port-fee-announcement/

Outcomes of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 83)

The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) met for its 83rd session in person at IMO Headquarters in London (with remote participation enabled) from 7 to 11 April 2025. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Harry Conway (Liberia), with Mr. Hanqiang Tan (Singapore) as Vice-Chair.

MEPC 83 highlights:
1.Tackling climate change – Mid-term measures to reduce GHG emissions from international shipping approved
2.Review of the short-term GHG reduction measures – Phase 1 completed
3.Report on the annual...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/16/outcomes-of-the-marine-environment-protection-committee-mepc-83/

Delphi Economic Forum 2025 Wraps Up: Greece Charts a Path amid Global Uncertainty

by Themeli Maria Marketing & Communications Strategist

Delphi Economic Forum 2025 Wraps Up: Greece Charts a Path Amid Global Uncertainty Delphi, Greece | April 9–13, 2025

The Delphi Economic Forum 2025, held from April 9 to 13, brought together global leaders, policymakers, and entrepreneurs to address the shifting economic landscape. Against the backdrop of U.S.-China rivalry, Greece positioned itself as a Mediterranean hub for innovation and sustainability, leveraging its strategic location and...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/16/delphi-economic-forum-2025-wraps-up-greece-charts-a-path-amid-global-uncertainty/

Vergina’s TV Christina Tsorba questions John Faraclas on Tariffs, MEPC 83, Greek flag, seafarers and the Chios latest conference

Following last Friday’s interview on the above subjects – which was cut-off after a minute due to a power cut, Vergina TV’s Christina Tsorba questions John Faraclas of allaboutshipping.co.uk on the Tariffs, the Greek Flag and Seafarers. Fellow journalist Vassiliki Politou also participated with nice interventions and points.

The Shipbuilding industry was appropriately mentioned and in particular president Trump’s view of building ships in US shipyards.

It is worth to mention that over the past...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/15/verginas-tv-christina-tsorba-questions-john-faraclas-on-tariffs-mepc-83-greek-flag-seafarers-and-the-chios-latest-conference/

The IMO confirms the methane pathway’s role in shipping’s decarbonisation

London, UK: 15 April 2025: SEA-LNG congratulates the IMO and its delegates on reaching the agreement on a regulatory framework for GHG emissions reductions last Friday. We are pleased to see that the IMO has held firm to its principles of goal-based, technology neutral regulation. While many details need to be decided this provides a clear decarbonisation framework for the global shipping industry and will enable all fuel pathways, be they methane (LNG), methanol or ammonia, to compete on a...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/15/the-imo-confirms-the-methane-pathways-role-in-shippings-decarbonisation/

Outcome of IMO’s MEPC 83: The Zero-Emission (R)evolution starts Now

This week, the final negotiations took place in London within the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) on measures to limit emissions from seagoing vessels. There was intensive debate on both technical and economic elements in the policy proposal.
During these discussions, the Royal Belgian Shipowners’ Association (KBRV) advocated an independent levy on emissions as an economic element. Unfortunately, this proposal did not receive sufficient support and was not included in the...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/12/outcome-of-imos-mepc-83-the-zero-emission-revolution-starts-now/

Princess Royal opens multi-million pound Nautilus House at Mariners’ Park

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has officially opened Nautilus House, a new residential complex for retired seafarers and headquarters of Nautilus International, during a visit to Mariners’ Park in Wallasey on Friday 11 April 2025.

The state-of-the-art facility represents a multi-million-pound investment in the maritime community, combining Nautilus International’s new 210sqm head office with 27 supported living apartments spread across the ground, first and second floors, offering...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/11/princess-royal-opens-multi-million-pound-nautilus-house-at-mariners-park/

UGS: On the outcome of IMO MEPC 83 regarding GHG emissions reduction

Ms. Melina Travlos, President of the Union of Greek Shipowners.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) succeeded today to approve the medium-term measures aimed at reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions from ships, following months of intense negotiations.

There are serious concerns about the feasibility of the targets set, especially since this agreement was passed by a narrow majority of 63 Member-States, with several countries expressing reservations.

Due to conflicting interests and...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/11/ugs-on-the-outcome-of-imo-mepc-83-regarding-ghg-emissions-reduction/

Fighting for Freedom of Navigation

by Steven Jones MNM FRSA AFNI

Admiral Pavlopoulos’s illuminating presentation at the 2nd Maritime Security Conference provided a sobering assessment of the current threats to maritime security, particularly along what he termed the “axis of war and turbulence” stretching from the Black Sea to the Red Sea. His observation that “TRUST has to be restored” in these vital shipping corridors prompted reflection on the fundamental importance of freedom of navigation in our global system.

While his...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/07/fighting-for-freedom-of-navigation/

Peel Ports Group appoints contractors to £750 million construction framework

Port of Greenock – cranes

New long-term framework covers projects across the Group’s entire portfolio of UK and Ireland sites

Peel Ports Group, the UK’s second-largest port operator, has appointed a host of contractors into its  new construction framework, covering a major programme of construction works across its UK and Ireland sites, worth up to £750 million.

The port operator has appointed 18 contractors across the multi-lot framework for a period of up to eight years; Lot 1 of the framework...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/02/peel-ports-group-appoints-contractors-to-750-million-construction-framework/

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