OCTOBER 27, 2017 — The second meeting of IMO’s Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships has concluded, leaving member states with “much homework” according to the Danish Maritime
OCTOBER 25, 2017 —A London headquartered operation called InfluenceMap aims, among other things, to accurately assess, rank and communicate the extent to which corporations are lobbying climate and energy policy worldwide. Its
OCTOBER 2, 2017 — Almost three-quarters (71%) of all new containerships already comply with the post-2025 requirements of the IMO’s Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI), a new study reveals. Additionally, the best
AUGUST 29, 2017 — The CSO Alliance, a global, members-only community of shipping industry Company Security Officers (CSOs) is joining forces with Airbus Defence and Space to leverage its aviation and group
JULY 5, 2017 — The second edition of The Guidelines on Cyber Security Onboard Ships has been released. The latest practical advice has been compiled by a joint industry group, which is
APRIL 7, 2017 — The shipping industry, represented by the European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA), the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and BIMCO, is very supportive of the 2010 Protocol to the
MARCH 16, 2017 — The United States Maritime Resource Center (USMRC), Middletown, RI, has launched an e-learning course, Cyber Awareness for Mariners. USMRC says the course gives mariners aboard any vessel a
FEBRUARY 13, 2017 — A new International Standard — ISO 20519, Ships and marine technology – Specification for bunkering of liquefied natural gas fueled vessels — will help operators select vessel fuel
OCTOBER 19, 2016 — The global shipping industry wants to see IMO develop a roadmap for the reduction of CO2 emissions from ships. BIMCO, the International Chamber of Shipping, Intercargo, Intertanko and
SEPTEMBER 9, 2016 — Shipowner organizations continue to express concerns about the IMO Ballast Water Management Convention which comes into force September 8, 2017. At the heart of their concerns are doubts
