1. The document discusses recent IMO regulatory developments and their impact on the shipbuilding industry.
2. Major developments include the goal-based standards approach, the IACS harmonized common structural rules, codes for polar ships, gas fuelled ships, and measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from ships.
3. The regulations aim to enhance safety and environmental protection, and require changes to ship design and construction standards. This forces innovation in the shipbuilding industry and affects newbuilding demand.