Most important regulatory news published in the last two weeks

We remind you of the most important articles about maritime rules and regulations published on our news site in the last two weeks (early September 2024 to mid-September 2024).

In case you missed them, we now bring them to you all in one place:

IMO updates SOLAS: New amendments on emergency towing, fire safety, and container reporting

Hong Kong vessel fatal mooring accident: key safety lessons

IACS amended its UR on shipboard equipment testing standards

Guidelines for registration and safe recycling of ships under the Liberian flag

Updated list of countries recognized by the Bahamas for STCW certification and flag state endorsements

ICS Publications announces the launch of "A Practical Guide to Shipboard Inspections"

Singapore launches digital PPCDL/APPCDL, replacing physical cards

Panama Canal announces key changes to transit reservation tariffs and new slot allocation scheme

USCG issues safety alert on the importance of gas-free certification and compliance during hot work on vessels

IMO amendments to the ESP Code: Certification for hull inspection firms