CII: A new clause puts a lot of responsibility for disputed climate regulations at operator’s feet. It paves the way for numerous legal disputes regarding value drops on ships, lawyer predicts.

French container carrier CMA CGM and two other major carriers are close to ordering a large number of new box vessels equipped to sail on green fuels, according to Alphaliner.

CII: IMO’s new climate regulation, CII, is liable to undermine its own intentions, German carrier Oldendorff warns. CII fails to view situation in its entirety, which may lead to an increase in emissions.

New sanctions on Russian crude have led to congestion of oil tankers in Türkiye’s waters. Diplomats are working to solve the problem.

CII: Although a new legal clause places the responsibility and bills for poor climate ratings with operators and carriers, this has not altered Seaspan’s negotiations with customers, the major shipowner tells ShippingWatch.