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World Shipping Council and HUB Ocean launch digital global whale-protection chart

US law firm Holland & Knight launches five-part Antarctic cruise compliance series

Canada commits C$1.2bn to marine safety and ocean protection

Italy starts vote on 622 amendments to port reform creating state company

Philippine Senate unanimously clears accession to 1979 maritime rescue treaty

Japan launches shipping tax review as it targets 450 Japanese-flagged ships

HGK seeks €12.5bn fleet renewal drive for 1,000 low-water ships across Europe by 2035

EU approval brings Beijing ship-sale convention into force on 15 December

FuelEU pooling captures 92% of vessels in first compliance year

European Commission proposes first Indian yards for EU ship recycling list

EU opens door to IMO net-zero alternatives without shifting 2050 target

Turkey sets 50% tonnage floor in ship-scrapping incentive overhaul

ECSA presses EU to recycle €9bn ETS revenues into shipping decarbonisation

EU customs duty hits low-value e-commerce parcels from outside bloc

Kenya gives shipping lines seven days to secure licences