Safety a key concern in transition to net zero shipping
LONDON : The drive to decarbonize shipping requires robust safety measures to protect the lives of seafarers dealing with novel technologies and alternative fuels. Delegates representing the global maritime community gathered in Barcelona, Spain
WISTA International marks 50th anniversary with Cyprus celebration and calls for continuing change in shipping
LIMASSOL : WISTA International AGM and Conference 2024, which took place 9–11 October in Limassol, Cyprus, marked the association’s 50th anniversary with a memorable programme, three new national associations, the announcement of a new
BIMCO and ICS issue guide to help maritime industry reduce underwater noise
LONDON : BIMCO and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) have developed a guide which aims to help the shipping industry understand and reduce underwater radiated noise from ships and help the industry implement
Convergence around a smaller number of options during the last GHG meetings before approval, put the IMO in a strong position to drive an energy transition in international shipping
LONDON : The IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee 82nd meeting has concluded with a large amount of work remaining. However, negotiations are still on track for an agreement on a new MARPOL text (Chapter
IMO ‘on track’ to deliver an ambitious package of policies for reducing GHG emissions from international shipping
LONDON : The 17th Intersessional Working Group on GHGs has concluded with a number of important developments, that can be used to guide expectations on the nature of measures the IMO is expected to
KR grants AiPs to HD Hyundai Mipo’s Innovative Ammonia and LNG Bunkering Vessels
HOUSTON : KR (Korean Register) has awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) to HD Hyundai Mipo (HD HMD) for their innovative 23K Ammonia Bunkering Vessel and 18K LNG Bunkering Vessel on September 18, at GASTECH
Cargo Integrity Group calls on Governments to report findings of Container Inspections and on IMO to continue publishing them
LONDON : The Cargo Integrity Group (CIG) is calling on national administrations to carry out and report the findings of their container inspection programmes, and for the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to continue collating
Methanol Institute granted Consultative Status at International Maritime Organization
LONDON : The Methanol Institute (MI) has been granted consultative status by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Consultative status is reserved for non-governmental, international organizations that have the capability to make a substantial contribution