Research reveals stark difference between Switzerland-based firms and UK rivals’ ability to obtain preferential green trade finance terms based on compliance with banks’ carbon-reduction and sustainability requirements …
The Paris MoU Committee approved at its 55th meeting the 2021 inspection results and adopted new performance lists for flag States and Recognized Organizations (ROs). These lists will take effect…
The Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control (Paris MoU) will launch an inspection campaign to verify compliance with the requirements of the Polar Code. The inspection campaign will…
Relevant for ship owners and managers, design offices, shipyards, suppliers as well as flag states. The IMO Resolution MEPC.325(75) incorporates amendments to the BWM Convention that enter into force on 1…
Without prejudice! by John Faraclas I confess that I have attended quite a number of technical committee meetings organised by various marine related institutions and class societies alike. However, I…
Paris, Piraeus, Wednesday 25th May 2022 – Posidonia Exhibitions SA, the leading trade fair organiser in Greece, and Bureau Veritas (BV), a world leader in testing, inspection, and certification, have…
Reasons to be optimistic about China’s recovery By Andy Rothman With Covid-19 in retreat, the Chinese government has an opportunity to return to a more pragmatic approach to public health and the…
DNV’s Maritime Academy Hellas is offering on 2 and 3 June, 2022 a course on blasting and coating activities as well as corrosion controls. Participants will be given detailed information of how to organize…
As part of London International Disputes Week 2022, HFW, The London Maritime Arbitrators Association and Quadrant Chambers, in association with the London Shipping Law Centre, would like to invite you to…
The war in Ukraine has hit the energy sector and destabilized the transition to carbon-free energy. At the same time, investors increasingly require that their investments go toward environmental, social…
Planned harbour blockade 14 Apr 2022, Newcastle, AustraliaConfirmed protest activity on Newcastle Harbour at Horseshoe Beach, intending to block the shipping channel on 24 April using kayaks and watercraft. Read more…
Flag State requirements added to supplement IMO, ILO, and EU regulations Tool expanded to cover mobile offshore units (MOUs) in DNV class Overview of regulatory requirements continuously updated Oslo, 7 April…
Commenting on the recent HMRC announcement that it would be communicating with all companies involved in international trade on the most significant changes in the processing of customs declarations in…
MORSε Biofouling electronic record book How do you ensure compliance with Biofouling requirements? MORSε Biofouling electronic record book ensures proper recording of all hull inspections and biofouling management measures as per…
Approval in Principle for containerized LNG solution developed by Marine Service GmbH and Newport Shipping Marine Service GmbH and Newport Shipping are proud to announce an Approval in Principle from…
Bureau Veritas joins consortium to assess fire safety on container ships for the European Maritime Safety Agency Paris-La Défense, France – March 7, 2022: Bureau Veritas (BV), a world leader in…
City watchdog gets tougher on potential crypto fraudsters as it highlights the high cost of financial scams 300 investigations launched into crypto businesses in the past six months. 16,400 enquiries…
Bureau Veritas delivers Approval in Principle to InfraCore for Lightweight Rudder Flap Paris-La Défense, France – 3rd March 2022: Bureau Veritas (BV), a world leader in testing, inspection, and certification, has delivered…
AMP carries out Maritime Labor Inspections to verify working and living conditions on board The Panama Maritime Authority (AMP), through the Department of Maritime Labor Affairs of the General Directorate…
IBIA and BIMCO launch survey to identify need for bunker licencing The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA), with support from BIMCO, is launching an extensive online survey to identify to which…
New safety rules for enclosed spaces on board vessels Seafarers will be better protected as new UK rules come into force to tighten up safety for those who work in…
Lords Committee criticise Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities over two pieces of building and planning legislation In its 26th report of Session 2021-22 the House of Lords Secondary Legislation Scrutiny…
The 50 Inspiring Champions of the Blue MBA Class of 2023 Meet Kavi Diwan Captain Kavi Diwan meets the challenges of ship vetting – and of studying for the Blue…
NAPA and Bureau Veritas enhance hull design approvals through direct use of 3D models Leaders in ship design and safety collaborate to enable wider use of 3D models in the class…
The BDI@2,027: Midweek Market Blues; worrying geopolitics amid Covid’s uncertainty The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) lost 124 points since yesterday and now reads 2,027 – a whisker away from going…