OPINION: Shipping’s tin ear

In two months, the great, the good and the not-so-great-or-good will gather at the annual three-day jamboree of the Connecticut Maritime Association (CMA).  One of the hardy perennial topics is sure to

Navy frees Iranian crew of dhow used as pirate mother ship

The U.S. Navy has rescued the crew of an Iranian fishing vessel that had been used as a pirate mother ship and has detained 15 suspected pirates. At approximately 12:30 p.m, January

Economy, regional regulations and piracy make 2012 a challenging year, says BIMCO

In its recently published annual analysis Reflections 2012, The Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO) examines the critical issues facing the shipping industry now and in the coming year. In the analysis,

New Secretary General reshuffles IMO bureaucracy

After taking office January  1, new IMO Secretary-General Koji Sekimizu is making a number of changes in the structure of the IMO Secretariat. Sekimizu said: “The biggest challenge I see in the

Maersk Line Limited to pay $31.9 million to settle overcharging allegations

The Justice Department announced today that Maersk Line Limited, Norfolk, VA, has agreed to pay the government $31.9 million to resolve allegations that it submitted false claims to the United States in

USCG eases TWIC requirement for some mariners

The Coast Guard has announced the publication of a policy letter that exempts a number of mariners from the requirement to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential when renewing or obtaining a

Pirates hijack Italian-owned tanker

Italian shipowner Marnavi confirmed yesterday that its tanker Enrico Ievoli had been hijacked in position 18.3N – 57.6E. Marnavi said the M/T Enrico Ievoli was hijacked offshorethe Oman coastline while it was

Deadline nears for compliance with Manila amendments to STCW

Shipping lines should be in full compliance with the Manila amendments to International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers on January 1, 2012 or face stiff penalties, warns

Sample releases ballast water treatment guide

ABS has released a new Guide for Ballast Water Treatment to help vessel owners and operators prepare for compliance with the IMO’s International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast

Sample releases ballast water treatment guide

ABS has released a new Guide for Ballast Water Treatment to help vessel owners and operators prepare for compliance with the IMO’s International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast

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