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INTERTANKO applauds MEPC actions on BWM Convention

MAY 21, 2013 — “INTERTANKO applauds the progress made last week by the IMO’s MEPC on the challenges of implementing the Ballast Water Management Convention, specifically related to the implementation schedule, port

Wärtsilä Aquarius EC BWMS gets Final Approval status

MAY 16, 2013 — Wärtsilä says its Aquarius EC Ballast Water Management System has received Final Approval status from IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) for its Wärtsilä Aquarius EC Ballast Water

IMO to ease BWM implementation schedule?

MAY 13, 2013 — Shipowners will soon know whether there is to be any easing of the schedule for fitting the Ballast Water Management system required under the IMO Ballast Water Management

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Zamakona books order for live fish transport vessel

MARCH 27, 2013 — Norway’s Sølvtrans Holdings ASA has signed a new contract with the Spanish shipyard Zamakona Yards for the construction of a new 3,200 cu.m well boat (live-fish transporter). Delivery

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MHI and MOL develop “BWTS in a box”

JANUARY 23, 2012 — Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) have received approval in concept from ClassNK for a ballast water treatment system (BWTS) enclosed in

BIMCO looks at challenges ahead

JANUARY 4, 2013 – BIMCO has published Reflections 2013, which it calls “a concise, condensed and thought-provoking analysis of the challenges facing the shipping industry today and during the coming year.” It

Wärtsilä BWMS gains IMO Basic Approval

OCTOBER 11, 2012 — Wärtsilä says that its Aquarius EC ballast water management system (BWMS) has been granted Basic Approval by IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) during its recent 64th session

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MEPC set to roll out more regs

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012 — IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) meets for its 64th session October 1-5. As ever, its work will result in yet more regulatory burdens on shipowners, who will