Regulatory News

(www.MaritimeCyprus.com) The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) continues to play a pivotal role in harmonizing the interpretation of international maritime regulations. By issuing Unified Interpretations (UIs), IACS ensures that the broad language

(www.MaritimeCyprus.com) China strictly regulates satellite communication, viewing Starlink as a national security threat because it bypasses state-controlled infrastructure, requiring data to pass through domestic gateways and all radio devices/frequencies to have prior approval, which Starlink

(www.MaritimeCyprus.com) Fire incidents onboard Ro-Ro passenger and vehicle carrier ships revealed challenges related to early fire detection, the effectiveness of fixed waterbased fire-extinguishing systems, and containment of fire spread through ventilation and

(www.MaritimeCyprus.com) The maritime regulatory landscape is undergoing significant changes as several key amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) and the STCW Code enter into force. These