Maritime news, research, and industry insights
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Stay current with regulatory updates and class society advisories. The links below take you directly to the official news rooms of the world's leading maritime authorities and classification societies.
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Latest from IMO Media Centre
Updated Apr 29, 2026, 4:52 PM · auto-refreshed hourly
- IMO approves new guidelines on ship registration
- Hazardous cargo compensation regime moves to entry into force
- “Fragmented responses are no longer sufficient”: IMO Secretary-General
- Facilitation Committee approves digitalization strategy and cyber security measures
- IMO joins Asia-Pacific Heads of Maritime Safety Agencies annual meeting
- Accelerating maritime digitalization in Eastern and Southern Africa
- Applications open: technical assistance for passenger ship decarbonization feasibility studies
Maritime Regulators & UN Bodies
Conventions, regulations, and policy updates shaping global shipping.
International Maritime Organization
United Nations specialised agency for shipping safety, security, and prevention of marine pollution.
International Labour Organization — Maritime
Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) updates, seafarer welfare, and labour standards at sea.
Classification Societies
Class rules, statutory advisories, and technical guidance from IACS members and beyond.
Lloyd's Register
British classification society and maritime advisory — class rules, statutory updates, and industry insights.
DNV
Norwegian classification society — technical advisories, rules updates, and maritime industry outlooks.
American Bureau of Shipping
US classification society — class rules, advisories, and guidance on safety and environmental performance.
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore
French classification society offering classification, certification and advisory across the maritime industry.
RINA
Italian classification society and engineering consultancy — marine, energy, and certification updates.
ClassNK (Nippon Kaiji Kyokai)
Japanese classification society — technical information, rule changes, and industry research.
Korean Register
Korean classification society — class rules, statutory news, and decarbonisation guidance.
China Classification Society
Chinese classification society — technical regulations, news, and surveyor advisories.
Indian Register of Shipping
Indian classification society and member of IACS — maritime safety, certification, and research.