The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has published a new Unified Requirement UR M85, providing the maritime industry with its first comprehensive technical guidelines for type approval testing of synthetic…
The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) held an important conference today, spotlighting the working conditions and fair pay challenges faced by non-EU fishers employed on EU vessels. The event gathered…
Nearly 60% of respondents who know about the regulation expect it to impact their businesses, yet less than half are prepared to meet December 4, 2024 deadline SEATTLE, WA, November…
By Bryn Heimbeck, President and Co-Founder of Trade Tech SEATTLE, WA, November 4, 2024 – As President of Trade Tech, I’ve seen how regulatory advancements like the European Union’s Import Control…
In response to recent reports regarding a Seaman’s Book allegedly found with a Lebanese national naval officer, the Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) clarifies the following: The individual mentioned holds a…
To reduce emissions from oceangoing vessels while in port, the 2020 California Air Resources Board (CARB) At-Berth Regulation will require tanker and Ro-Ro vessels to use a CARB Approved Emission…
World first ISO certified five-in-one shipping container set to improve the transportation and logistics industries’ efficiency and sustainability. Boca Raton, Florida, USA, Thursday 24th October 2024: Compact Container Systems (CCS) has launched…
A new technology report from Bureau Veritas highlights the role that wind propulsion systems (WPS) will play in decarbonizing the maritime industry, but more is needed in order to unlock…
Due to decarbonization measures being undertaken in the industry, DNV has recently experienced an increase in the number of fixed-pitch propeller retrofits. The end-to-end retrofit process has a short timeframe…
DNV’s Maritime Academy Hellas is offering on 13 and 14 November 2024, a 2-day HazMat Lite course. Course Objective This course introduces the main requirements of the EU Ship Recycling regulations and includes all practical…
Pooling of vessels has been introduced as a new mechanism to achieve compliance with the FuelEU Maritime regulation and is under discussion at the IMO. What are the options, and…
The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) announces that, following an internal investigation, it will automatically cancel the registration of any vessel found to be involved in illegal activities or that changes…
Report on the investigation of a fall from height on the bulk carrier Equinox Seas resulting in one fatality at ONEX Syros Shipyard, Ermoupoli, Syros, Greece on 17 April 2023.…
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,…
A human-centric multi-stakeholder collaborative effort is necessary to further the adaptation of regulatory regimes, enabling the commercial adoption of MASS, new LR and MOL report reveals The establishment of and…
FuelEU Maritime ready for 2025? Sarah McCann, FD&D Claims Senior Solicitor – Mediterranean/Nordics & Northern Europe, NorthStandard sets out how the FuelEU Maritime regulations will apply and what needs to…
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The FTSE 100 creeps ever closer to its all-time high, after opening 0.3% higher in early trading. It’s a stark reminder that panicking…
Relevant for manufacturers, designers, yards, owners of EU flagged vessels. The 8th Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1975 of 19 July 2024 amending the Marine Equipment Directive (MED) 2014/90/EU was published in…
Washington/Singapore/Brussels/London, 31 July 2024 – Following positive response and encouraging conversations with IMO member nations and other stakeholders, the World Shipping Council (WSC) has further developed the Green Balance Mechanism,…
Cities with the best policy measures, infrastructure, and supporting institutions are creating the environment necessary for the advancement of shipping. In our latest article on Maritime Impact, Dr Shahrin Osman,…
Crew are required to undergo various types of training to meet the requirements for obtaining Certificates of Competency (CoCs). You must complete this training at an MCA-approved training provider to…
Relevant for ship owners and managers of bulk carriers and oil tankers. To align with the latest revision of the ESP Code (as amended by IMO Res. MSC.525(106)) and IACS…
The London company market’s senior committee for discussing issues of re/insurance regulation is under new leadership. Matthew Dumbrell, General Counsel for the UK branch of Generali has been appointed Chair…
LIVE WEBINAR Port State Control Prepare for the CIC on Crew Wages and Seafarer Employment Agreement under MLC starting 1 September 20 August 2024 Choose session and sign up 09.00…
Stockholm, July 10, 2024: Envirotainer, the specialist in temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical shipments, has announced significant enhancements to its testing capabilities, with the addition of three new testing chambers. With the capability to…