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Merchant marine and regulation • Oct 03, 2026

UK Iran sanctions amendments bring expanded ship, service and cargo controls into force

The United Kingdom’s expanded Iran sanctions framework took effect on 29 September, widening shipping-related restrictions and increasing compliance exposure for vessel operators, charterers, insurers and service provide...

Merchant marine and regulation • Oct 01, 2026

U.S. ends Cuba-linked “U-turn” payment route, tightening settlement risk for maritime trade

OFAC’s September 30 rule removes the authorization that let U.S.-jurisdiction banks process certain Cuba-linked transfers beginning and ending outside the United States, and broadens restrictions involving Cuba Restricte...

Merchant marine and regulation • Sep 28, 2026

Shipping coalition seeks extension of suspended U.S. Section 301 China-built vessel fees

A coalition of 209 trade associations has asked U.S. authorities to extend the one-year suspension of Section 301 measures affecting China-linked maritime transport and shipbuilding. The request does not change the law,...

Merchant marine and regulation • Sep 26, 2026

U.S. Coast Guard finalizes passenger-ship emergency training rule for international voyages

From 26 October 2026, personnel on U.S.-flagged passenger ships carrying more than 12 passengers internationally will face clearer emergency-familiarization and training-documentation requirements.

Merchant marine and regulation • Sep 25, 2026

IMO begins safety-rule work for onboard carbon capture systems

CCC 12 has started developing interim safety guidance for onboard carbon capture and storage (OCCS), bringing a new compliance technology into IMO’s regulatory pipeline without yet creating a carbon-credit entitlement.

Merchant marine and regulation • Sep 23, 2026

IMO launches global check on Maritime Single Window implementation

A new IMO survey seeks operational evidence on how Maritime Single Windows are working two years after electronic single-window reporting became mandatory under the FAL Convention.

Merchant marine and regulation • Sep 17, 2026

Panama Canal’s 32-slot daily transit regime takes effect as water constraints tighten

The Panama Canal Authority has reduced daily transit capacity to 32 slots from 15 September, with 23 Panamax and nine Neopanamax slots, citing a rainfall and watershed-inflow deficit.

Merchant marine and regulation • Sep 15, 2026

IMO launches implementation phase to support Ukraine’s Black Sea Special Maritime Corridor

The IMO has begun a UK-, France- and EU-funded technical-cooperation project aimed at strengthening safety, pollution preparedness and traffic facilitation for Ukraine’s Special Maritime Corridor.

Merchant marine and regulation • Aug 21, 2026

IMO’s autonomous-ship safety code is now operational, with master accountability retained

The IMO’s non-mandatory MASS Code has been in effect since 1 July 2026, providing the first global safety framework for autonomous and remotely operated SOLAS cargo ships while keeping the master ultimately responsible.

Merchant marine and regulation • Aug 21, 2026

Russia signals possible retaliation against Western merchant shipping as shadow-fleet enforcement intensifies

Statements from Russia’s leadership and Pacific Fleet have raised the risk of politically motivated interference with merchant ships linked to “unfriendly” states, following tougher European action against Russia’s shado...

Merchant marine and regulation • Aug 21, 2026

Türkiye activates new ship-agency regime, tightening Turkish Straits service controls

Türkiye’s revised Ship Agencies Regulation takes full effect on 14 August 2026, introducing class- and region-based authority, digital certification and stricter operating conditions for agents serving commercial vessels...

Merchant marine and regulation • Aug 21, 2026

US extends and narrows Jones Act waiver for foreign vessels carrying energy and farm-linked cargoes

A new 90-day US waiver, effective 17 August 2026, will continue limited foreign-flag participation in domestic coastwise trades but adds voyage-level consultation with MARAD and restricts the cargo scope.