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Green Wave: MS Notice 4/2025 & India's IMO Net-Zero Plan | Merchant Marine Hub Affiliate Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. If you choose to make a purchase through these links, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. These commissions help support our research and keep this site running. For more information, please read our Disclosure Policy . MS NOTICE 04/2025 India’s Green Wave: The Net-Zero Career Roadmap DG Shipping has unveiled the roadmap to 2050. Complying with IMO’s Greenhouse Gas Fuel Intensity (GFI) is no longer a choice—it is the foundation of your future maritime career. 🌱 Green Fuel Mandate Rapid adoption of Green Ammonia and Methanol. Future officers must master the IGF Code for safe handling. ...

DGS Order 08/2025: Foreign Training Warning | Merchant Marine Hub Affiliate Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. If you choose to make a purchase through these links, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. These commissions help support our research and keep this site running. For more information, please read our Disclosure Policy . DGS ORDER 08/2025 Foreign Training Prohibition: Is Your Certificate a Risk? 🚫 URGENT COMPLIANCE NOTICE: DG Shipping India has prohibited unauthorized foreign entities from marketing or conducting STCW training within India. Certificates from such courses are now Deemed Invalid for INDoS/CDC processing. Zero Distance Learning Online or distance learning CoC/CoP courses fr...

DG Shipping Fraud Crackdown 2026: Certificate Verification Guide | Merchant Marine Hub Affiliate Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. If you choose to make a purchase through these links, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. These commissions help support our research and keep this site running. For more information, please read our Disclosure Policy . Directorate General of Shipping 🇮🇳 Mandatory Verification: Foreign Certificate Crackdown Addendum I to Circular 31 (2025): DG Shipping mandates the absolute verification of all foreign CoCs, CoPs, and modular courses before 2026. Non-verified credentials now lead to immediate CDC suspension. ACTION REQUIRED 📄 Verification Scope Applies to all for...

BWM Convention 2026: New Ballast Water Record Book Guide | Merchant Marine Hub Affiliate Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. If you choose to make a purchase through these links, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. These commissions help support our research and keep this site running. For more information, please read our Disclosure Policy . Effective February 2025 New BWM Record Book: Your Compliance Masterclass The IMO has mandated a complete overhaul of the Ballast Water Record Book (BWRB). Vague entries are no longer an option. From February 2025, documentation is the ONLY proof of compliance. CODES A-H Standardized Entry Entries must now follow specific codes. Missing a code or using legacy description...

Mediterranean Sea ECA 2025: Compliance Guide | Merchant Marine Hub Affiliate Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. If you choose to make a purchase through these links, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. These commissions help support our research and keep this site running. For more information, please read our Disclosure Policy . MARPOL Annex VI Update Mediterranean Sea ECA 2025: Compliance Mastery Guide ⚓ MANDATORY TRANSITION: Effective May 1, 2025 , the Mediterranean Sea officially becomes an Emission Control Area. This brings a 5-fold reduction in allowed Sulphur emissions. Operational Impacts & Protocol Fuel Sulfur Limit ≤ 0.10% m/m Vessels must transition from the global 0.50% limit ...

Net-Zero 2050: IMO Green Fuel Revolution | Merchant Marine Hub Affiliate Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. If you choose to make a purchase through these links, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. These commissions help support our research and keep this site running. For more information, please read our Disclosure Policy . IMO MEPC 80+ Protocol Net-Zero 2050: The Green Fuel Revolution The International Maritime Organization has charted a mandatory course for Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2050 . This framework isn't just a policy; it's a massive overhaul of marine propulsion, fuel logistics, and engineering expertise. ⚡ Global Fuel Standard Mandatory intensity reduction targets for marine fuels, forcing...

IMO 2025-2026 Regulatory Masterclass | Merchant Marine Hub Affiliate Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. If you choose to make a purchase through these links, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. These commissions help support our research and keep this site running. For more information, please read our Disclosure Policy . 2025-2026 Compliance Update Mastering IMO 2026: Mandatory Regulatory Shifts 🌍 The Digital Ocean Awaits Effective January 1, 2025 , the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has introduced pivotal shifts in cargo handling, pollution prevention, and seafarer certification. This is not just paperwork—it is the digital evolution of your maritime career. ⚓ Core Legislative Changes IMDG Code (...