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,…
Regulatory
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…
Webinar, 20 Aug: Port State Control (PSC) – Prepare for the CIC on Crew Wages and Seafarer Employment Agreement under MLC starting 1 September
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…
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) and the International Institute of Marine Surveying (IIMS) are celebrating the 1,000th Accredited Vessel Inspector (AVI) accreditation application. IMCA’s eCMID system provides the offshore…
The new Schulte Group member company, Ocean Opt, has been established as a one-stop solution for emissions management for ship managers, owners and charterers. The company offers independent consultancy, data management and platform-based…
Dr. Maray Georgoussi interviews John Faraclas on Acheloos TV about Posidonia 2024, current issues of Shipping and Geopolitics
At the beginning of this Acheloos program, which was aired yesterday, we also have Theodoros Pantoulias, the general manager of the Mediterranee Hotel, a seafront four star hotel in Cephalonia,…
JUNE 25, 2024SOUTH AFRICA: BUNKERING As part of a larger initiative concerning the consumption of petroleum products in general, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) has recently introduced a regime…
New research from SRI, the international pan-industry body researching maritime and seafarers’ law, concludes that the Maritime Labour Convention is not being strictly and evenly enforced on a global basis. …
Complexities related to the EU’s Emissions Trading System can seem overwhelming for many shipping operators, affecting daily operations and commercial transactions. Effective management of emissions data is now crucial, influencing…
John Dillon-Leetch receives 2024 Alexander Dalrymple Award Port Hydrographer at the Port of London Authority recognised for his contributions to hydrography Taunton, UK – 21st June 2024: The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO)…
Sacrifice Holiday 202414 Jun 2024, TurkeyAll official institutions and banks in Turkey will be closed from 16 to 20 June due to the Sacrifice Holiday.READ MORE Issuance of Dispensation by…
ABS Seminar: Fuel Eu Maritime – Transition to compliance // Tuesday 18 June 2024 // Golf Prive, Glyfada, Athens
ABS Event: FuelEU Maritime –Transition to Compliance The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) is organizing the event “FuelEU Maritime – Transition to Compliance” which will be held on Tuesday, June…
Piraeus, June 3 2024: Classification society DNV is pleased to announce its participation in Posidonia 2024, the leading international shipping exhibition taking place from June 3-7, 2024, in Athens. With…
Cyclone makes landfall27 May 2024, Kolkata/Haldia/Dhamra/Paradip, IndiaCyclone Remal made landfall between Kolkata’s Sagar Island and Khepupara in Bangladesh yesterday evening (26 May).READ MORE Remal set to weaken27 May 2024, Bay…
by Katerina Raptaki, Digital Transformation, Cyber Security and e-Governance specialist, Navios Group of Companies, BoD Member, AMMITEC The maritime industry is on the cusp of a technological revolution, with digitization…
by John Faraclas I must admit that I have participated in numerous technical committee gatherings hosted by various maritime institutions and classification societies over time. However, I must acknowledge that…
A few months ago, the PYA announced that the MCA would start recognising Maltese Yacht-restricted CoCs. Some of our members contacted the MCA without receiving any concrete information. We have…
World Sailing Council has voted to adopt new eligibility rules for transgender athletes at the federation’s 2024 Mid Year Meeting. The Transgender Participation Policy will apply to all World Sailing…
“INTERNAL AUDITOR OF AN INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ACCORDING TO ISO 9001, ISO 14001 AND ISO 45001” DNV training course
INTERNAL AUDITOR OF AN INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ACCORDING TO ISO 9001, ISO 14001 AND ISO 45001 FOR SHIPPING COMPANIES A three-day course on Internal auditing which is mandatory within an implemented integrated…
FuelEU Maritime sets requirements on the well-to-wake GHG intensity of energy used for ships trading in the EU/EEA from 1 January 2025. The first step is to prepare and submit…
BEISL publishes reports following two independent audits conducted by PwC for dry bulk and container box indices
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) has concluded two independent assurance engagements on the suitability of the design and operating effectiveness of controls relating to container box and ocean bulk index administration at…
London, 01 May 2024: The Lloyd’s Market Association (LMA) has today announced the launch of its latest iteration of the UK Consumer Wordings Guidance. This is a comprehensive resource designed…