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Iran released the South Korea tanker and its crew that it had been detaining for the past three months while it investigated what it said were potential environmental violations in Iranian waters. Iran previously released the crewmembers but was continuing to detain the captain and...

[By Adam Taylor] Recent remarks by Admiral Phil Davidson, Commander of the Indo-Pacific Command (INDO-PACOM), highlights one of the most difficult challenges confronting US naval forces in the Asia-Pacific—America’s conventional deterrence posture in the region. He noted “the greatest danger for the United States in this...

In November 2020, IMO convened the 75th session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 75) which focused on key environmental issues impacting shipowners and operators. Topics included new regulations addressing Carbon Intensity in international shipping and the Energy Efficiency of existing ships, new regulations...