The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), 81st session, meets in-person at IMO Headquarters in London (with hybrid participation) from 18-22 March 2024. Amongst other key agenda items, MEPC 81 is…
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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…
A thorough effort based on the IMO Formal Safety Assessment (FSA) procedure has ensured that the recommendations in DBI’s report CARGOSAFE will form the basis for discussions at the IMO.…
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is developing training requirements to combat bullying and harassment, including sexual harassment, in the maritime sector. Opening a joint meeting between the IMO and the International…
by Bolaji Raheem* Given the booming electric vehicle (EV) market, expected to reach nearly $355 billion by 2028 with an anticipated 125 million EVs on the road by 2030, there…
A 200-year photo history of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution Timed for the RNLI’s 200th anniversary on 4th March 2024 On 4 March 1824, thirty philanthropic gentleman – including the…
What are the latest updates in global maritime procurement? Find out more in Defence iQ’s Market Report ‘Coast Guard News Round-Up 2023’ Download the Report This report was created ahead…
Happy New Year to you all. Our first event of the year will be on 16 January at GARD’s offices – Northguider: Casualty Response in the Arctic with networking after…
192 GREEK-OWNED SHIPPING COMPANIES AND THEIR 2,057 VESSELS HONORED FOR THEIR PARTICIPATION IN THE AMVER PROGRAM 35% OF LIVES SAVED LAST YEAR GLOBALLY AT SEA BY AMVER-PARTICIPATING SHIPS WERE RESCUED…
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The heart of seamanship takes center stage at this year’s AMVER Awards Gala Dinner, a major tradition of our industry. Set to unfold on December 15, 2023, at Athens’ Athenaeum…
George Procopiou, Nicholas Moundreas, Kriton Lentoudis, Diana Shipping and Tsakos Energy Navigation among the winners at 20th Greek Shipping Awards Lloyd’s List presents special awards to the Greek LNG shipping…
The Safety Drill competition from The Seafarers’ Charity encouraged crews from fishing vessels to cargo ships and passenger ferries to show us their muster safety drill. Many of the crews…
DNV’s Maritime Academy course “Beyond Paper charts: Harnessing the Power of Electronic Navigation with the use of the ECDIS”
Beyond Paper charts: Harnessing the Power of Electronic Navigation with the use of the ECDIS DNV’s Maritime Academy Hellas is offering on 14 December 2023, a one-day course on ECDIS – Electronic…
IMRF launches #SaferSAR initiative in collaboration with Lloyd’s Register Foundation to develop information sharing of SAR incidents
The International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) has announced the launch of its #SaferSAR initiative, which will look to enable global search and rescue (SAR) organisations to better collect, analyse and…
STATEMENT: Verity Collision The Isle of Man Ship Registry was informed at 07:25 hrs this morning (24th October 2023) that the Isle of Man registered cargo ship Verity (IMO Number…
Towing and mooring equipment update January 2024 – Preparation for SOLAS Regulation II-1/3-8
Relevant for shipowners and managers, flag states, designers, shipyards and suppliers. Starting 1 January 2024, SOLAS Regulation II-1/3-8 will come into effect, introducing updates to towing and mooring. This includes…
INMARSAT Maritime Safety team wins IMRF Award for Innovation and Technology in Maritime Search and Rescue
The award recognises the Inmarsat Maritime Safety team’s commitment to enhancing global search-and-rescue capabilities through a combination of advanced technology, training, and expert support. 19 October 2023 – Inmarsat Maritime, a…
The International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) has announced the winners of this year’s IMRF Awards, which recognise all those involved in global maritime search and rescue (SAR) efforts. The IMRF…
OCTOBER 11, 2023GOOD CATCH UPDATE: KNOWING THE BARGE CONDITION BEFORE STARTING THE TOW The condition of a tow, including hatch covers, should be properly assessed and any problems addressed before getting…
To include Europe’s first, all-electric tug The Port of Antwerp-Bruges has placed an order with Damen Shipyards for five diesel-powered RSD Tugs 2513 fitted with the Damen Marine NOx Reduction…
Official inauguration of a new state-of-the-art, internationally designed compact and powerful tugboat “P&O KALYPSO” registered under Cyprus flag
by Dr. Sonia Ajini, LLM, Advocate, SONIA AJINI & CO LLC, Advocates | Legal Consultants Yesterday, Friday 6th October 2023, Mr. Christos Pagidis, general manager, and his team of the…
Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence appointed Patron of the International Maritime Rescue Federation
Replaces former IMO Secretary-General Sir Efthimios Mitropoulos following an 11-year tenure Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, the husband of Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal, has been named the Patron…
Ports reopened01 Sep 2023, Gulf Coast, United States Tampa and Wilmington have reopened, with restrictions, after their closures due to Hurricane Idalia. Read More » Towage tariff review 202301 Sep…
Soil investigation works off Pulau Samulun21 Aug 2023, Singapore From 21 August to 31 December, soil investigation works are being conducted off Pulau Samulun. Read More » Scheduled maintenance of…