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ABS keeps you up to date with local, national and international regulatory news and requirements. Subscribe to receive ABS regulatory updates by email, including summaries of recent or pending new regulations, particularly those stemming from the work of the IMO.

Our Regulatory News provides links to the websites of pertinent regulatory agencies to help keep you informed of the internationally recognized standards we assess against. You can refine your search by governing administration.

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Regulatory News

Our regulatory news provides links to the websites of pertinent regulatory agencies to help keep you informed of the internationally recognized standards we assess against. 

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Regulatory Lessons

Keeping you up-to-date on the most recent developments at the IMO, these lessons provide a summary of information to familiarize yourself with new and revised regulations under the major IMO conventions and codes.

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Safety in Minutes - Video Series

ABS has developed a library of short and simple videos that highlight a variety of potential safety hazards and provide shipowners with insights to improve risk awareness and operational safety. 

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EU ETS: Inclusion of Maritime Emissions

EU ETS is a cap-and-trade system market-based-measure (MBM) for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, in the scope of the EU’s “Fit for 55” package. Starting from 2025, shipping companies have to surrender sufficient EU emission allowances.

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Fit for 55

The European Union (EU) has developed “Fit for 55” aimed to pave the way to the 2030 GHG emissions target. In global comparison, it is considered one of the most pioneering and ambitious regulatory frameworks.

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Flag And Port State Information

Learn about the kind of issues Port State Control inspectors focus on during inspections in different ports, or prepare with our interactive port state control reference checklist.

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Flag Administrations Delegating Statutory Authority to ABS

This chart shows ABS’ statutory authorization to perform, plan, review, carry out surveys and issue necessary certificates or statements of compliance under various flag administrations. 

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Convention Amendment Matrix - January 2023

This matrix provides a summary of SOLAS, MARPOL, Load Line, AFS and BWM Requirements to be complied with in 2023 and beyond for all ship types.  

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Global Trade And Sanctions

ABS established this website to provide a helpful resource to our clients and suppliers as you navigate the fluid global trade and sanctions regulatory landscape.

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Guidance for Reducing Port State Detentions

This quick reference guide and associated checklist are recommended to be used by the  crew in preparation of the  vessel’s arrival into port.

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