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MEPC 84 Unlikely to Deliver Full Clarity, but Could Signal Regulatory Direction: LR

Lloyd's Register says this week's IMO talks may not settle key issues, but should indicate how future shipping rules will evolve.

29 Apr 2026

SEA-LNG Backs Single Global Framework at MEPC 84

The group urges IMO delegates to avoid fragmented regional rules and adopt a technology-neutral approach to maritime decarbonisation.

29 Apr 2026

Royal Caribbean Confirms Order for Two LNG-Fuelled Cruise Ships

The two vessels are expected to be delivered in 2029 and 2030.

29 Apr 2026

Container Ships Cut Speeds on Rising Bunker Costs

Alphaliner anticipates that shipping speed will recover if the situation in the Strait of Hormuz improves and bunker prices remain low.

29 Apr 2026

Iran "In A State Of Collapse" Causes Oil To Dip; But Bets Remain On Hormuz Blockage

Meanwhile, the EU discourages Southeast Asia from obtaining oil from Russia.

28 Apr 2026

INSIGHT: Does Northwest Europe's Discharge Ban Change the Scrubber Equation?

Kashif Javaid of Wärtsilä discusses the impact of washwater discharge bans on scrubber economics.

28 Apr 2026 · Kashif Javaid, Director of Sales, Exhaust Treatment at Wärtsilä

ADNOC L&S Takes Delivery of LNG Carrier from China

The UAE-based firm continues to expand its LNG fleet with the latest 175,000 m3 vessel delivery from a Chinese yard.

28 Apr 2026

Veson and Veracity by DNV Integrate Verified Emissions Data into Shipping Workflows

Integration embeds DNV-verified emissions data into voyage P&L, supporting compliance and operational efficiency.

28 Apr 2026

New Feeder Design Could Enable Four-Week Ammonia Conversion

A 3,370 TEU feeder concept from Seaspan and Technolog is designed to shift from LNG to ammonia within a single dry-docking.

28 Apr 2026

MEPC 84: US Biofuels Coalition Calls on Rubio to Push American Fuels, Scrap 'Harmful' EU Regs

Says MEPC 84 is "one of the best opportunities the U.S. has had in recent memory to create new markets for American-made biofuels."

27 Apr 2026

Oil Gains 2% As Trump Orders Peace Envoy Home And Tehran Consults With Russia

Meanwhile, Germany warns Washington not to sink into another Middle East quagmire.

27 Apr 2026

Danish Shipping Urges Constructive Dialogue on NZF at MEPC 84

Danish Shipping says MEPC 84 must deliver a clear path forward after last year's dramatic collapse in talks.

27 Apr 2026

"No Reason To Repeat What Happened Last October": IMO Chief at MEPC 84 Opening

Secretary General Arsenio Dominguez calls for pragmatic talks and convergence as pressure builds to advance the NZF.

27 Apr 2026

Monjasa to Shift Middle East Tankers to UAE Flag

The company has already shifted the 9,600 DWT Monjasa Shaker to the UAE flag as of April 9.

27 Apr 2026

INSIGHT: What Has Changed Since the Last MEPC Meeting?

As the MEPC meets again in London this week, to what extent has the conversation around the IMO's NZF changed?

27 Apr 2026

CMA CGM Adds New Methanol-Fuelled Boxship to Fleet

The vessel was officially named and delivered during a ceremony held at Jiangnan Shipyard.

27 Apr 2026

Cargo Vessel Hijacked Off Somalia

The incident was reported six nautical miles Northeast of Garacad, at 20:00 UTC on Sunday.

27 Apr 2026

Bennu Climate and Lomarlabs Launch Sea Trial of Onboard Methane Removal System

A 12-month trial will test the onboard system targeting methane emissions from LNG-fuelled ships.

27 Apr 2026

IMO Working Group Discussions Show Good Progress Ahead of MEPC 84: UCL

The UCL says the working group agreed not to take the multiplier concept forward at this stage.

27 Apr 2026

Oil Steady As U.S., Iran Envoys Return To Pakistan For Peace Talks

Meanwhile, analysts warn that oil price must escalate further.

24 Apr 2026