MEPC 76: No moon shots
Disappointing those who naively supposed it capable of bolder things, the 76th meeting of IMO’S Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) concluded yesterday after passing a package of measures to cut the carbon
Danish Maritime Authority
New sulfur sniffing “nose in the sky” patrols Danish waters
Demonstrating that authorities are taking enforcement of IMO 2020 seriously, a new sulfur sniffing drone has started checking the emissions from ships operating in Danish waters. Provided by the European Maritime Safety
Denmark eases seafarer health certification regs
Denmark is changing its requirements for medical examinations of seafarers and fishermen will be changed. From September 1, it will no longer be a requirement to hold a Danish Health Certificate when
Danish seafarers will be able to access their certificates on their smart phones
The Danish Maritime Authority is preparing to launch digital certificates for seafarers. Development is underway, and an initial test voyage will begin later this month. Digital certificates are expected to make things
Sulfur sniffing drone starts patrolling Danish waters
A large drone has started to check emissions from ships in Danish waters to make sure they comply with the sulfur limit. The drone is being provided by the European Maritime Safety
“FONAR” does not spell free pass for non-compliance with sulfur cap
Another horrible new acronym has surfaced at the International Maritime Organization: FONAR. It stands for Fuel Oil Non-Availability Reports. And already, shipowner are being warned not to use a FONAR as a
Denmark issues new order on maritime cyber security
JANUARY 31, 2019 — The Danish Maritime Authority has issued a new regulation on cyber security in the Danish maritime sector. The Danish government recently released its Cyber and Information Security Strategy
Denmark to name and shame sulfur emission offenders
DECEMBER 16, 2018 — With the support of all parties in the Danish Parliament, the Danish Government has adopted a new law that allowing the publication of the names of ships and
IMO agrees on autonomous surface ship definition
MAY 25, 2018 — The Danish Maritime Authority (DMA) reports that the International Maritime Organization has just agreed on a definition of so-called Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships as well as on a
Danish ship registries pass 20 million GT milestone
MAY 7, 2018 — The Danish Maritime Authority (DMA) reports that the total gross tonnage of vessels under Danish registry recently went above 20 million GT for the first time ever. The