2025, International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulations have come into effect to enhance maritime safety and environmental protection.
Special Area Designations: Effective January 1, 2025, the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden have been designated as Special Areas under MARPOL Annex I and Annex V. This designation imposes stricter controls on the discharge of oil, oily mixtures, and garbage to protect the marine environment in these regions. FuelEU Maritime Regulation: Implemented on January…