Bio-fouling Record Book, as discussed by the IMO, should be presented as a mandatory requirement.

Guidelines promote removing older vessels from service and reducing illegal demolition.

Concept of 'Common but Differentiated Responsibilities' in the context of the shipping sector is a classic red herring.

Urgent need for free port facilities to dispose of marine waste and change behaviour of sailors.

'Every drop of fuel oil in the consumption chain will count,' says engine manufacturer.

Slow steaming and efficiency rules for new vessels will be discussed this year, IMO to fight for its role as regulator.

Proposal to MEPC 60 suggests eliminating shipping as a source of marine litter through measurable enforcement.

EEDI study summary submitted to MEPC 60, calculation methodology requires further refinement.

Further details on the US submission to improve the energy efficiency of the maritime sector using a Ship Efficiency Credit Trading Scheme.

Australia announces changes to Protection of the Sea Levy, proposal on international liability limit submitted to MEPC 60.

HELCOM chairman talks about development of action plan, MEPC 60 to consider establishing a Special Area under MARPOL Annex VI.

Melt is happening 'faster than most pessimistic projections', MEPC 60 to consider polar proposals.