The 10th Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1434 from 30 June 2026 amends the Marine Equipment Directive (MED) 2014/90/EU, as was published in the Official Journal of the EU. It will come into force on 31 August 2026 and repeal the 9th Implementing Regu…

Formal meetings at the International Maritime Organization mark the culmination of a much longer process. They are where positions are placed on record and decisions are taken. However, effective representation begins in advance of delegates entering t…

Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement) entered into force earlier this year, establishing the first global framework to protect biodiversity beyond nationa…