December, 2025
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Wed31Dec
The Federal Maritime Commission claims that some of the US-flagged ships carrying cargo for Israel were denied access to Spanish ports.
US Maritime Regulator Probes Spain Over Alleged Port Access Denials
Wed31Dec
The Japanese port will waive port fees for methanol and biofuel-powered ships from January 2026.
Yokohama to Waive Port Fees for Methanol and Biofuel-Powered Ships from 2026
Fri26Dec
Norway still expects FuelEU Maritime to take effect next year, but the start date remains unclear after EEA-related delays.
FuelEU Maritime Rollout in Norway Pushed Back by EEA Delay
Fri26Dec
EmissionLink views pooling as a way to reduce cost and complexity amid volatile fuel pricing and uncertain supply.
EmissionLink Sees 2026 to Be the Year of Compliance Trade-Offs for Shipping
Tue23Dec
In a year of turmoil for the shipping and bunker industries, a steady increase in regulatory complexity has been the one reliable constant.
FEATURE: 2025 Was Year of Rapidly Escalating Regulation for Shipping and Bunker Industries
Tue16Dec
Ossi Mettälä of NAPA Shipping Solutions discusses how EU and other GHG regulations are driving shipping companies to find new ways of cutting their emissions.
INTERVIEW: NAPA Sees Growing Demand for GHG Management Services
Tue16Dec
FuelEU Maritime was initially planned for possible implementation in Norway in spring 2026, but authorities now suggest a possible start date as early as next year.
FuelEU Maritime May Apply in Norway Earlier Than Expected in January 2026
Mon15Dec
The new clauses aim to clarify FuelEU and EU ETS responsibilities when ships are sold or purchased.
BIMCO Adopts FuelEU and ETS Clauses for Ship Sale Deals
Fri12Dec
The project has launched as of the start of this month, covering 20% of ARA volumes, with the first barges already loaded and making deliveries.
FEATURE: Bunkering Services Initiative Seeks to Bring New Delivery Standards to ARA
Thu11Dec
The new office will help Japanese firms navigate the EU-ETS and FuelEU Maritime requirements.
OceanScore Opens Japan Office to Support Regional Shipping with EU Compliance