Shipping associations welcome SCOTUS ruling in Athos I case
Law firm Montgomery McCracken reports that the Supreme Court of the United States issued a decision March 29, 2020, on a major issue of importance to ship owners and charterers – the
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Plea to UN agencies: Recognize seafarers as international key workers
As coronavirus-related travel and other restrictions increase, the International Chamber of Shipping and the International Transport Workers’ Federation have written a joint open letter to the heads of four United Nations agencies
Survey seeks operator feedback on IMO 2020 fuel problems
The IMO 2020 global sulfur limit for marine fuel oil has now been in force since the start of the year. Shipowner organizations BIMCO, ICS, INTERCARGO and INTERTANKO are calling on fleet-
Shipowners to IMO: Fund GHG reduction R&D through $2 a tonne fuel levy
Shipping associations representing more than 90% of the world fleet are calling for a $5 billion R&D program to be set up to find ways to eliminate CO2 emissions from shipping. The
Some seafarers to get double pay in Strait of Hormuz
The U.K.’s Warlike Operations Area Committee (WOAC) has temporarily designated the Strait of Hormuz as a High-Risk Area from August 2, following government advice to avoid the area unless accompanied by U.K.
Joe Angelo to be awarded IMO International Maritime Prize
IMO’s prestigious International Maritime Prize for 2018 is to be awarded to Mr. Joseph J. Angelo, a former U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and International Association of Independent Tanker Owners (INTERTANKO) senior executive
V.Group names marine industry veteran as CEO
Ship manager V.Group has appointed Graham Westgarth as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Ian El-Mokadem who is stepping down. Westgarth has served on V.Group’s board since September 2018 and has worked in the
CMA names John Hadjipateras as its 2019 Commodore
JANUARY 16, 2019 — The Connecticut Maritime Association (CMA) has named John C. Hadjipateras, Chairman, CEO & President of Dorian LPG Ltd., as its Commodore for the year 2019. He will be presented
Can blockchain tech bring traceability and trust to the bunker biz?
DECEMBER 4, 2018 — A maritime blockchain technology demonstrator project that aims to provide trusted information about bunker fuel origin, journey and characteristics is set to enter a phase of further development
Standard P&I Club warns of spreading fuel contamination
AUGUST 28, 2018 — The Standard P&I Club has issued an alert warning that the issues with contaminated bunker supplies in the Houston area reported earlier this year continue and have begun