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Green Horizons: UAE Steering the Maritime ESG Transition

Carola Uva — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:09:14 +0000

The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) decision to postpone the formal adoption of its landmark Net-Zero Framework (NZF) until October 2026 has sent a predictable ripple of uncertainty across global shipping. This year’s long delay, driven largely by political resistance to a global emissions pricing mechanism and fuel availability, leaves the sector without a clear international …

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UAE Ratifies Key International Maritime Conventions

Jasmin Fichte — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 05:33:34 +0000

In a major step towards strengthening maritime safety and environmental protection, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has officially ratified two landmark international maritime conventions — the International Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-operation, 1990 (OPRC 1990) and the Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks, 2007 (Nairobi WRC 2007). This development marks …

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The “Dark Fleet” Phenomenon: Risks for Charterers and Owners

Arthur Dedels — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 11:47:51 +0000

In recent years, the so-called “dark fleet” has transformed the maritime landscape. This shadow network consists largely of old tankers in sanctioned trades, particularly involving Russian, Iranian, or Venezuelan oil. These vessels often use deceptive practices such as AIS spoofing, ship-to-ship transfers, forged documents, concealed ownership, and rapid flag-hopping. At first glance, the dark fleet …

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