IMO ISWG-GHG 22 was held in London September 1–4, 2026. No decisions were made, but key Member States made concerted efforts to understand each other's concerns and identify where convergence might be possible. Key takeaway The Net-Zero Framework's (NZF) mandatory, IMO-managed Fund continues to face a hard "red line" from the U.S. and allied

The U.S. Coast Guard has published a Federal Register Request for Comments regarding a draft update to NVIC 02-99, Change 1 (Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular), which modernizes guidance on the Streamlined Inspection Program (SIP). The draft NVIC represents a significant update to SIP policies and reflects technological advances and operational changes in the maritime industry since the

On August 10, the Administration extended the Jones Act waiver for an additional 90 days, through mid-November. The extension does narrow the waiver in ways CSA and others in the industry have been pressing for: blanket exemptions are replaced by case-by-case review of individual voyages, the Department of War must now consult with MARAD

On August 6, Senator Sullivan (R-AK) and Representative Fong (R-CA-20) introduced Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolutions that seek to disapprove and invalidate the action submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to address engine pollution standards for Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth. If passed by both chambers and signed by the President, the resolution would provide

Following the discussions at MEPC 84, where consensus on the original NZF text was not reached, several alternative proposals have been put forward. The ISWG-GHG 22 meetings scheduled for September 1–4, 2026, will be the next opportunity for IMO Member States to discuss these key issues. To help navigate these developments, please find the

The House passed H.R. 8800 (FY 2027 National Defense Authorization Act) on July 22, 2026, incorporating the SHIPS for America Act as Title XXXVI through Amendment #313, with additional maritime provisions included under Title XXXV through Amendment #066. The linked analysis outlines key changes to the core elements of the original SHIPS Act (H.R. 3151) and the White