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World Maritime News (125)

May 13, 2026

Anti-NZF states keep their horse in the race Opposition to the IMO’s Net-Zero Framework (NZF) succeeded in keeping alternative proposals under discussion by prolonging procedural debates. Countries such as Saudi Arabia, the US, and Liberia pushed for continued consideration of a weaker, fossil fuel-based alternative, while progressive states preferred focusing solely on advancing the NZF. As a result, no clear agreement was reached at MEPC84, and further intersessional meetings were scheduled,

Welcome! OceanScore Madeira, LDA (ZFM) from Portugal

May 01, 2026

We are pleased to announce that OceanScore Madeira, LDA (ZFM) has joined the IAPH as an associate member. OceanScore Madeira, LDA (ZFM) operates as a global maritime SaaS company with distributed teams and offices across Europe and Asia. Beyond administering the Environmental Ship Index (ESI) on behalf of the IAPH, its main business focuses on maritime emissions management and regulatory compliance. Its core products include software solutions for EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime compliance, helpi

Technical Committee Days attract record attendance

May 01, 2026

A record number of members attendedthe 2026 IAPH Technical Committee Days last week at the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre. The ‘TC’ Days – opened by Shri Vijay Kumar, IAS, secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India – were held 22-24 April and attracted attendees from across the globe, with notable delegations from India, West and Central Africa and Australia. After an opening plenary session that explored the results of the 2026 IAPHWorld Ports Tra

IAPH TC Days opening address made by Indian Ministry

May 01, 2026

Shri Vijay Kumar, IAS, secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India opened the TC days with welcome remarks delivered in person. He attended with a high-level delegation of theIndian Ports Associationand several member ports, including representatives from Mormugao Port Authority and Paradip Port Authority. Following the opening plenary, all Indian representatives played an active role in the workshops and sessions across the three days of sessions. IAPH also paid a

IAPH & WEF explore people-positive port strategies

May 01, 2026

As part of its Technical Committee Days program, IAPH joined forces with theWorld Economic Forum(WEF) to explore current practices, challenges and opportunities in developing nature and people-positive port strategies. More than 60 participants from ports and port community stakeholders attended the dedicated joint technical workshop that took place in Singapore on the morning of Thursday 23 April. Following initial contributions by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, the ports of Barc

Port cities present climate action plans at IMO reception

May 01, 2026

Cities and ports are accelerating the shift to clean energy and shipping fuels, fostering inclusive dialogue with workers and local communities to generate green jobs –that was the message delivered at IMO HQ by representatives from London, Oslo, and Los Angeles during a post-MEPC reception organised by IAPH and C40 Cities this week. Titled ‘Port cities driving a just and equitable maritime decarbonisation’, the28 April receptionsaw speeches by Mete Coban MBE, deputy mayor of London for environm

Catherine Chow joins IAPH as regional development director

May 01, 2026

IAPH is delighted to announce the appointment of Catherine Chow as regional development director for Greater China. A seasoned executive with extensive multicultural experience spanning global corporations and China’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs), Catherine leads her own public relations and marketing consultancy, specialising in supporting enterprises within the maritime and supply chain sectors. She has served in various senior executive roles, including senior consultant at China Merchants

Last chance to register for #IAPH2026 URN webinar

May 01, 2026

There is less than a week to go until IAPH's latest free topicalwebinar, this time focused on the subject of underwater radiated noise (URN). On Wednesday 6 May (17.00 CEST / 08.00 PDT), join IAPH technical director Antonis Michail and an expert panel comprisingCheryl Ng, ECHO program specialist – collaborative initiatives at the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority,Rachel Aronson, program director for Quiet Soundand Eduardo Ramos, senior data analyst at OceanScore. There is still little understandin

ESI technical advisory group makes progress in Hamburg

May 01, 2026

TheEnvironmental Ship Index(ESI) technical advisory group met in-person in Hamburg 16-17 April to focus on two main agenda items: the technical alignment between the ESI and theEnvironmental Port Index(EPI) approaches for evaluating actual emissions from cruise vessels at berth, and the revision of the core new ESI formula to be implemented from January 2027. Over the two days, colleagues from the ports of Amsterdam, Antwerp-Bruges, Barcelona, Hamburg, HAROPA, Long Beach, Los Angeles, New York /

IAPH meets with Maritime New Zealand at SMW

May 01, 2026

During Singapore Maritime Week, IAPH’s membership outreach and networks director Victor Shieh paid a visit to the New Zealand High Commission to meet with Deb Despard, deputy chief executive – regulatory operations,Maritime New Zealand. Victor presented IAPH's credentials and a variety of matters of common interest were discussed, including knowledge sharing and collaboration on IAPH's role at the IMO, digitalization, and health, safety and security, including theprojectsof the IAPH World Ports

#IAPH2026 – book your accommodation

May 01, 2026

If you’re planning to attend the IAPH World Ports Conference 2026, held 3-6 November at Olympia London, now is the time tosecure your delegate placeandbook your accommodation. At #IAPH2026, global port and shipping leaders will gather to tackle the sector’sbiggest questions: how can ports remain ambitious amid rising protectionism, trade war, armed conflict and economic uncertainty? Members are encouraged to explore accommodation options near this year’s venue, Olympia, on the conference website

World Maritime News (124)

April 29, 2026

Indonesia walks back proposal of Malacca Strait toll Indonesia’s finance minister briefly suggested charging tolls on ships transiting the Strait of Malacca, inspired by Iran’s actions in the Strait of Hormuz, but quickly retracted the idea as impractical. The comments came amid rising global concern over maritime security following Iran’s seizure of vessels in Hormuz. Malaysia and Singapore firmly rejected any toll proposal, stressing that free transit through the Malacca Strait is guaranteed