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Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
ICS: Italy’s Failure to Produce a Final Report on the Costa Concordia Disaster is ‘Unacceptable’
During an ICS Board meeting held Tuesday in London, members of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) expressed their frustrations with Italy for failing
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
New SOLAS, MARPOL Amendments Enter Into Force – What You Need to Know
As of January 1, 2013, the International Maritime Organization has entered into force new regulations aimed at improving the energy efficiency of international
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
IMO Presents Exceptional Bravery at Sea Award to Canadian and Chilean Rescuers
The International Maritime Organization on Monday presented the coveted Exceptional Bravery at Sea award to Canadian and Chilean rescuers involved in two
Saturday, October 13, 2012
IMO Hopes To Regulate Commercial Fishing Vessels
An International Maritime Organization conference in Cape Town this week has adopted a new agreement on fishing vessel safety to be known as the “Cape
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Have the IMO and the International Chamber of Shipping Overlooked the Obvious?
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), whose members represent more than 80% of the world’s merchant fleet, has expressed disappointment and
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
EU to Present Proposal to Curb CO2 Emissions From Shipping
(Bloomberg) — The European Union will present in the coming months a proposal to curb emissions from ships in the absence of an international solution, a
Monday, September 17, 2012
IMO Secretary-General Talks Ballast Water Regs, Cruise Ship Safety
Editor’s Note: The following is a briefing on the keynote address given by International Maritime Organization Secretary-General Koji Sekimizu at last
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
EU Backs Tougher Ship-Fuel Sulfur Limits, Enacting IMO Accords
The European Union set stricter limits for sulfur in ship fuel, enacting International Maritime Organization agreements to fight air pollution. The European
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
IMO: North American Emission Control Area Comes Into Effect Tomorrow
The North American Emission Control Area (ECA), under the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL), comes into effect from
Monday, July 30, 2012
ICS Raises Concerns Over Upcoming Ballast Water Regs
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), which represents all sectors and trades and over 80% of the world merchant fleet, has called on the International
Monday, July 23, 2012
Shipping Industry: IMO Study on Low Sulphur Fuel Availability Needed Now
Representing nearly 80% of the world’s merchant fleet, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) on Monday called on the International Maritime
Monday, June 25, 2012
Top Five #ThankYouSeafarer Videos
In honor of 2012’s Day of The Seafarer, the International Maritime Organization has started a viral campaign asking people around the world to use social
Monday, June 18, 2012
“Sustainable Development” Chosen as Theme for World Maritime Day 2013
The International Maritime Organization today said that it has selected “Sustainable Development: IMO’s contribution beyond Rio+20” as the
Friday, June 15, 2012
IMO Announces ‘Exceptional Bravery at Sea’ Award Recipients
The International Maritime Organization has announced that the coveted 2012 Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea Award has been awarded to Canadian and Chilean
Friday, June 8, 2012
Today is World Ocean’s Day
IMO marked the celebration, with Secretary-General Mr. Koji Sekimizu offering the following statement: This year’s World Oceans Day falls as the
Thursday, May 24, 2012
EU Reaches Agreement to Slash Air Pollution From Ships
Council and the European Parliament reach a provisional agreement on the sulphur content of marine fuels The EU Wednesday announced an informal agreement
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
IMO Secretary-General Addresses the Issue of Armed Merchant Vessels
Maritime Safety Committee (MSC), 90th session, 16 to 25 May 2012 (High-level segment on arms on board) Opening address by IMO Secretary-General Koji Sekimizu
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
The Maritime Paperwork Monster Plus New Requirements to Get More Sleep
– by Captain Richard Madden When asked about the Manila Amendments, a captain recently quipped, “What? There’s new regulations for
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Cruise Industry Adopts New Safety Policies Identified in Operational Review
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and the European Cruise Council, on behalf of the global cruise industry, today announced the adoption three new
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