IMO, Norway and Singapore sign MoU on maritime decarbonization
LONDON : A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the Ministry of Climate and Environment of Norway, and the Maritime and
Seafarer abandonment a growing worldwide issue but UAE cases recede
ABU DHABI : The number of seafarers abandoned without pay is beginning to recede in the UAE thanks to tougher deterrents against rogue shipping contractors, experts said. After
IMO : Alternative fuel use – regulatory status mapped
LONDON : Ammonia, hydrogen, ethane and Dimethyl Ether (DME) are among the “alternative” marine fuels which may need future regulatory work. This assessment is the result of a
IMO : Global Industry Alliance for Marine Biosafety agrees next steps
LONDON : The Global Industry Alliance (GIA) for Marine Biosafety has agreed the next stage of its plans to tackle aquatic invasive species through the management of biofouling. As part
IMO welcomes new oceans treaty
LONDON : IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim says landmark treaty will reinforce efforts to protect biodiversity. IMO has welcomed the landmark agreement on a new oceans treaty to protect
Professor Max Mejia to lead WMU
MALMO : Professor Max Mejia selected to succeed Dr. Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry as the new President of the World Maritime University. Following a competitive selection process, Professor Max Mejia
Indian Govt to ban 25-year-old oil tankers, bulk carriers, and other ships from Indian waters
NEW DELHI : The government of India has decided to ban 25-year-old oil tankers, bulk carriers, and general cargo vessels, both Indian registered and foreign flagged, from calling
Unlocking opportunities for Green Shipping in Africa : IMO
LONDON : A Green Shipping conference in Accra, Ghana (15-16 February), provided a forum to discuss opportunities and challenges for African countries in the decarbonization of international shipping.
CII is unfair to all ships: Union of Greek Shipowners
PIRAEUS : Greek shipowners are calling for amendments to IMO’s Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) led by the Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS) and Philippos Philis, President of ECSA.
Future Fuels and Technology Project to inform GHG Strategy update : IMO
LONDON : Research into the availability and preparedness of future low- and zero- carbon marine fuels and technology is being conducted as part of a new project. The