Statement on the attack on the True Confidence bulk carrier : IMO
LONDON : IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez issued the following statement on the attack on the True Confidence bulk carrier. “It is deeply saddening to follow the horrific reports of the casualties on the merchant
UN : Applying the law of the sea to protect International Shipping
LONDON : In recent decades, global shipping—carrier of 80 per cent of world trade—has faced numerous threats that challenge the long-established right to freedom of navigation for all merchant ships. Piracy, hijackings, armed robbery,
IMO expert lectures on London Protocol & London Convention : WMU
LONDON : As part of the Law of the Sea and Protection of the Marine Environment Course, on 9 February WMU students in the Maritime Law & Policy specialization had the opportunity to interact
IMO Sub-Committee on human element, training and watchkeeping (HTW 10)
LONDON : The 10th session of the IMO’s Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW 10) was held from 5 to 9 February 2024. A comprehensive revision of the STCW Convention and Code
Maritime Cybersecurity : An Emerging Area of Concern for India
NEW DELHI : The ongoing conflict in the Red Sea highlights how vital maritime choke points are for the free movement of global trade. Simultaneously, the situation also emphasizes the emerging non-conventional maritime risks
ClassNK awards approval in principle (AiP) for ammonia fuel tank (IMO Type B independent tank) for container ships developed by GSC
TOKYO : ClassNK has awarded an approval in principle (AiP) for the design of a prismatic ammonia fuel tank (IMO Type B independent tank) for container Ships developed by Planning and Design Center for
Padmini Mellacheruvu helped write the world’s first rules for classing hydrogen powered ships
BENGALURU : Guntur, Andhra Pradesh born-raised and BITS Pilani educated Ms. Padmini Mellacheruvu, a former engineer associated with cryogenic rocket systems at India’s space agency, helped write the world’s first so-called ‘class rules’ for
IMO Secretary-General sets fresh agenda for Maritime
LONDON : IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez shared the Organization’s plans and focus areas for the next four years, with the aim of ensuring safer, more secure and environmentally friendly shipping. Speaking at a press