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…
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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…
Ship design, particularly the design of bulk carriers, presents particular challenges when it comes to the decarbonisation of existing vessels, a forum of INTERCARGO members and guests in Athens has…
As we watch, monitor as well as participating here in allaboutshipping the decarbonisation saga evolving over the last 12 years, INTERCARGO’s Forum come at no better time at the Lighthouse…
As shipping continues its journey to decarbonisation, INTERCARGO will host a special forum in Athens on November 23rd, entitled ‘Solutions for Sustainable Dry Bulk Shipping’. Supported by @TECHNAVA and with…
INTERCARGO was deeply saddened and concerned to hear of the reported appalling missile attack on the 91,900 dwt bulk carrier KMAX Ruler in the port of Odesa, which led to…
Members of INTERCARGO met in Athens last week for the Association’s Annual General Meeting, Executive Committee and Technical Committee meetings, with record attendance observed to the satisfaction of all guest…
The Nautical Institute has published a fully revised edition of its definitive reference work Bulk Carrier Practice. Bulk Carrier Practice provides comprehensive, practical guidance on every aspect of bulk carrier operations. It…
With a dinner with over 200 members and guest participating at the Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso Hotel’s Poseidon Hall, this timely event of INTERCARGO’s semi-annual meetings & AGM, is…
As the International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO) publishes its Annual Review taking in the highs and lows of the past 12 months, it is celebrating its membership reaching…
As the global shipping industry today celebrates World Maritime Day with its central theme of “MARPOL at 50”, the International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO) has stressed its commitment…
INTERCARGO warns against complacency as liquefaction remains greatest contributor to deaths in dry bulk sector
Cargo liquefaction still remains the greatest contributor to loss of life associated with bulk carrier losses while grounding remains the main cause of ship losses, according to the recently published…
INTERCARGO statement: IMO’s mid-term decarbonisation measures should be simple and effective
As the industry gears up for next week’s much anticipated MEPC 80 (Marine Environment Protect Committee) meeting, INTERCARGO Secretary General Kostas Gkonis has reiterated the importance that mid-term measures to…
As the drive to protect our oceans gains momentum, INTERCARGO celebrates Day of the Seafarer 2023 which, this year, focuses on seafarers’ contributions to protecting the marine environment, in line…
INTERCARGO members surpass industry average performance in both deficiencies and detentions
Despite a steady increase in port state control detention rates following the pandemic in all regions, INTERCARGO-entered vessels consistently outdid industry performance indicators in both deficiencies and detentions, as shown…
Shipping is so global, that only a truly global regulator such as the International Maritime Organizationcan provide the level playing field needed for this diverse industry and all the nations…
The International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO) has reached an historicmembership milestone. The Association now represents 32% of the global dry bulk fleet (total) DWT. INTERCARGO, which meets in…
In the context of the Delphi Economic Forum VIII, the Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS), through its President Ms. Melina Travlos at the opening ceremony and through other members of…