08 Oct, 2025
New Guidance regarding use of Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems (EGCS) within Australian Waters
The Australian Maritime Authority has released updated guidance concerning the use of Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems (EGCS) in Australian waters. Marine Notice 2025/04 now supersedes Marine Notice 2022/12, aligning national regulations with the 0.05% m/m sulphur limit mandated under MARPOL Annex VI and domestic legislation.
Emma Forbes-Gearey
Loss Prevention Officer
25 Sep, 2025
BWM compliance on World Maritime Day and beyond
This year’s World Maritime Day, and its theme of “Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity”, underline the vital role oceans play in sustaining life, livelihoods, and the global economy. Our oceans provide half of the oxygen we breathe, feed billions of people, regulate the climate, and enable over 80% of global trade.
Simon Hodgkinson
Global Head of Loss Prevention
25 Sep, 2025
Partnering with Members to De-risk the Maritime Energy Transition
In the face of climate change, vessel owners and operators must make strategic decisions in an increasingly complex environment. Shipping carries around 80% of world trade but is also responsible for around 3% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
17 Sep, 2025
Grey Water Regulation: A Growing Environmental Compliance Challenge
The Club has seen a recent spate of pollution incidents involving the discharge of grey water within territorial waters which fall outside of what is permitted by the local port state authority under national legislation. These incidents have resulted in detentions and fines from Port State Control.
Marcus Winchester
Loss Prevention Officer
