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The IMO (International Maritime Organization) regulates air pollution from ships under MARPOL Annex VI. This annex sets maximum emission limits for sulfur oxides (SOx), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and particulate matter.…

In the wake of the recent escalation between Israel and Iran, we wish to update our Members on the current operational status of Israeli ports. Despite the current hostilities, our…

In recent years, we have seen a decrease in the number of files, but the costs of lawyers and experts remain high. The trend of rising costs is connected to…

NNPC has recently dealt with a number of cases in which a problem arose as a result of an incorrect stowage factor of the cargo. This can cause problems when…

As of April 20, 2025, the United States has proposed a revised policy on port fees for Chinese-built and operated ships docking at U.S. ports, scaling back earlier proposals after…

At the start of each spring, NNPC holds its general meeting. An important event on our yearly calendar, in which the annual report is presented and a special guest is…

Under the name “Legacy and Future: The Road to 2028”, NNPC and IMU organized a networking event for our brokers on the 16th of April, 2025. The event was held…

It has become a nice tradition: every year, we invite a group of master’s students from Erasmus University Rotterdam at our office in Haren to give them a glimpse of…

A recent UK Supreme Court judgment has clarified an important legal issue that affects misdelivery claims under the Hague Visby Rules. In this decision, the Court confirmed that the one-year…

As members may be aware, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has released a draft proposal outlining regulations to impose charges and fees on Chinese-built ships and vessel operators utilizing…

To address increasing congestion at the southern entrance of the Istanbul Strait, the Turkish Directorate General of Maritime Affairs has implemented new measures to enhance navigation safety and operational efficiency…

Over the past year, NNPC has continued to assist members with legal disputes included recovery claims against Charterers such as for demurrage or losses. Even in cases where responsibility seems…

The International Group of P&I Clubs (IG) has announced a new approval process for electronic bills of lading (E-bills), set to take effect on 20 February 2025. Under this revised…

As of 2025, the regulations for transporting charcoal (UN 1361) in containers will be expanded. These changes are crucial to ensuring the safety of transport personnel, cargo, vessels, and the…

As of 23 December 2024, significant changes to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) have come into effect. These amendments aim to further strengthen the rights of seafarers and clarify the…

On the 11th of October 2024, the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers, officially enacted as Republic Act No. 12021, came into force. The act introduces reforms aimed at strengthening the…

The FuelEU Maritime Regulation is part of the EU’s “Fit for 55” package, which aims to reduce the EU’s net greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030. It complements other…

As the maritime industry prepares for the implementation of FuelEU Maritime regulations starting January 1, 2025, ensuring compliance has become a pressing priority for shipowners and charterers alike. To address…

The Turkish Ministry of Transport has recently introduced significant amendments to the Regulation on Ports. These changes, which took effect on 17 November 2024, include stricter inspection protocols and revised…

“The maritime sector in the northern Netherlands is internationally important.” As Yvonne Hoogerwerf knows full well, after nearly twenty years working for Koninklijke Wagenborg. On top of that, she has…

(Rob Beets, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Noord Nederlandsche P&I Club and Jeremy Grose, Managing Director, NorthStandard) NorthStandard and NNPC enter into strategic partnership to support shared ambitions 27/11/2024…

Starting January 1, 2025, offshore and general cargo vessels exceeding 400 gross tonnage (GT) will be required to comply with the European Union’s Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (EU MRV) regulation.…

In addition to ongoing regulatory efforts to reduce CO2 emissions from ships, further initiatives are being implemented to improve air quality by expanding the number of designated sulphur emission control…

One of the year’s top events is coming up again: the festive gala during which the Maritime Awards will be bestowed. This year, the celebration takes place on November 4th…

Due to escalating hostilities in the Middle East, shipping operations in the Eastern Mediterranean are becoming increasingly uncertain. Although all Israeli and Lebanese ports remain operational, shipping operators are advised…

The French Supreme Court recently confirmed in a ruling that, in certain cases, cargo receivers can bring foreign carriers before a French court, even if the bill of lading contains…

“I called us a bunch of daredevils.” Vertom is a significant global player in maritime logistics services, operating from their main offices in Rotterdam. That’s also where their director Arjan…

In the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code, cargoes that can liquefy or dynamically separate are classified as Group A cargoes. This includes cargoes such as iron ore fines,…

On June 23, 2018, the tanker “Bow Jubail” collided with the quay of LBC Tank Terminals in Rotterdam. This led to a spill of over 217 tons of fuel oil…