Bibliotheek

De Koninklijke Belgische Redersvereniging (KBRV) verwelkomt de beslissing van de Vlaamse Regering om tot €2 miljard vrij te maken ter ondersteuning van duurzame industriële transitieprojecten. De aankondiging werd vandaag gedaan door Vlaams minister-president Matthias Diependaele tijdens het evenement ‘Klimaatsprong voor de industrie’, georganiseerd door Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship (VLAIO).

The Royal Belgian Shipowners Association (KBRV) applauds the outcomes of the Hamburg North Sea Summit on 26 January and welcomes the renewed political commitment to accelerate offshore wind development in the North Sea, including the new capacity targets and investment pact.

From 21-22 October, Antwerp will host the annual summit of the Global Maritime Forum.

On the Day of the Seafarer, the Royal Belgian Shipowners’ Association (KBRV) joins the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in supporting the 2025 theme, “My Harassment-Free Ship.” This global initiative underscores the vital importance of fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive working environment for all seafarers. Diversity, equity, and inclusion—including the empowerment of women and other underrepresented groups—are essential for the long-term success of the maritime industry.

The International Chamber of Shipping will be hosting a webinar on ‘Ballast Water Management Systems – Navigating the Challenges’ on 12 March.

The Royal Belgian Shipowners' Association (KBRV) endorses the International Chamber of Shipping's (ICS) submission to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), which outlines the essential criteria for the forthcoming IMO net-zero framework.

The KBRV attended the event organised on the Day of the Seafarer by the European Community Shipowners' Association (ECSA) at the Antwerp Maritime Academy, opened by Paul Van Tigchelt, Belgium's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice and the North Sea.

Published in the latest edition of the European Transport Law (ETL) Review, the position paper entitled "Charting Uncertain Seas: Legal Ambiguities and Compliance Strategies in EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime Regulations" explores the legal and operational challenges introduced by the EU's Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) on shipping, and the FuelEU Maritime initiative.