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INTERCARGO, the International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners, has announced significant changes to its leadership following its Annual General Meeting. The new appointments will take effect from 1 January 2025.…
Further to our announcement on the 3rd of October, one of the most interesting seminars took place earlier on tonight at the IDRC premises – the open-air auditorium off Saint…
INTERCARGO members have voiced deep concerns regarding RightShip’s recent decision to reduce the age limit of bulk carriers eligible for vetting inspections, as discussed during the Association’s Executive Committee meeting…
REGISTER NOW IntroductionA Roundtable debate on a rising trend regarding the challenges of mixed stowage of steel, bagged, break bulk and vehicles on bulk carriers predominantly out of China. Specific…
The “23rd NAVIGATOR 2024 – THE SHIPPING DECISION MAKERS FORUM” was successfully organized by NAVIGATOR SHIPPING CONSULTANTS from September 20 to 22, 2024, on the islands of Chios and Oinousses,…
INTERCARGO is strongly urging its members (shipowners, managers and operators) to subscribe to the newly launched Dry Bulk Management Standard (DryBMS) portal. With safety, operational efficiency, and sustainability at the…
International dry bulk shipping association backs streamlined approach to IMO’s mid-term GHG reduction strategy INTERCARGO, the International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners, reaffirms its commitment to sustainable shipping by advocating…
The International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO) has submitted proposals to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) calling for a review of the Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) at the 82nd…
It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of our former Chairman Dr Spyros M Polemis, on June 21st. Dr Polemis was born in Andros in 1937,…
With discussions regarding the IMO’s (International Maritime Organization) Carbon Intensity Index (CII) due to recommence at their Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 82 meeting in September, INTERCARGO, the association of…
Following news that a seafarer has died and another has been seriously injured in the latest Houthi attacks on merchant vessels in the Red Sea area, INTERCARGO, the International Association…
There is now a clear 10-year trend showing significant improvements in safety across the dry bulk shipping sector.• In 2023 there was one loss of a dry bulk vessel and…
On 6th June 2024, during Posidonia week, Laskaridis Shipping Co. Ltd. hosted a Roundtable Discussion, with the Australian Ambassador, Ms. Alison Duncan and the Australian Maritime Safety Authority Executive Director,…
The Association that represents dry bulk shipping is warning that the Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) needs to be changed 31 May 2024, London: INTERCARGO, the International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners,…
London, 03, April 2024 – Today, RightShip, the leading global ESG focused digital maritime platform, and INTERCARGO, the International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners, proudly launch the Dry Bulk Centre of…
INTERCARGO joins shipping industry associations in expressing our deep concern over the tragic loss of life and injuries suffered by the crew of MV True Confidence in an attack in…
By John Faraclas and Anny Zade This 29th Annual Dinner and Dance of the Hellenic Engineers Society of Great Britain at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London’s Park Lane, coinciding with…
FEBRUARY 8, 2024, TO ALL INSUREDS AND BROKERS, Dear Colleagues: JOINT INDUSTRY TRANSIT ADVICE FOR THE SOUTHERN RED SEA (SRA) AND GULF OF ADEN (GOA) A joint industry working group…
The safety of seafarers must be paramount as the international community seeks to address the volatile situation in the Red Sea says INTERCARGO speaking on behalf of the world’s dry…
Following the AGM, the Annual Vassilopitta event of the GSCC (Greek Shipping Cooperation Committee) took place last Thursday at the Hall of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries in Staple…
Seafarer safety is paramount in the context of the Red Sea and attacks on international shipping. During a meeting with shipping industry representatives today (18 January), IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez…
INTERCARGO condemns Red Sea attacks and calls for vigilance INTERCARGO condemns the attacks on merchant vessels transiting the Red Sea and is calling for an immediate stop to these actions…
Melina Travlos, President of the Union of Greek Shipowners during the opening sessions of the Summit: “Global energy transition depends on Shipping.” The Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS) took a…
Distinguished members, friends, representatives of organizations, and esteemed supporters came together to celebrate the 30th anniversary of WISTA Hellas. Together, they lit the candles alongside the past Presidents in a…