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IMO Postpones Decision on New MARPOL Amendments for Net-Zero Shipping
The 2nd extraordinary session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee, attended by representatives of Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS), placed the future of shipping decarbonization firmly in the spotlight. Delegates considered a sweeping package of amendments to Annex VI of the MARPOL Convention, designed to set the industry on course toward net-zero emissions.
october 17, 2025 62

Upcoming extraordinary session of the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee
From October 14 to 17, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) will convene the 2nd extraordinary session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) at its headquarters in London. Consistent with its ongoing role, Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) will be represented within the national delegation.
october 13, 2025 419

Outcomes of the IMO Expert Group on Data Harmonization
As a member of the Russian delegation, Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) contributed to the international efforts on maritime standardization during the 13th meeting of the IMO Expert Group on Data Harmonization.
september 30, 2025 222

Ammonia, Hydrogen and Cargo Safety: Key Outcomes of IMO CCC 11
Representatives of Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) joined the Russian delegation at the 11th session of the IMO Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC 11).
september 17, 2025 453

RS Highlights Progress on Safer, Greener Inland Shipping Following the 46th ADN Committee Session
Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) took part in the 46th session of the Joint Meeting of Experts on the Regulations annexed to the European Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Inland Waterways (ADN) – the ADN Safety Committee.
september 04, 2025 292

On the Way to SOLAS 2026 Amendments: Reporting Containers Lost at Sea
Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) reminds stakeholders that amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) take effect on January 1, 2026.
august 11, 2025 482

Tokyo and Paris MoUs Announce Campaign on Ballast Water Management
Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) informs of the joint press release by the Tokyo and Paris Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) on Port State Control, announcing the launch of a Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) aimed at verifying compliance with the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004 (BWM Convention).
august 06, 2025 420

New MARPOL Environmental Regulations: Key Changes for the Shipping Industry Starting 1 August, 2025
Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) informs that changes to MARPOL Annex VI take effect as of 1 August, 2025.
august 01, 2025 702