21st April 2021. Ahead of President Biden’s Leaders’ Summit on Climate, the world’s major shipping organisations have called on world leaders to urgently examine the role of market-based measures (MBMs) to ensure… read more
Countries from across the oceans team up to tackle marine plastic litter under the ambitious GloLitter Partnerships Project. A major… read more
Digitalisation has taken on a new urgency in the light of the COVID-19 pandemic, in particular when it comes to… read more
The 75th session of International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 75) has in November 2020 adopted amendments… read more
IMO and WISTA International survey will obtain baseline data on number of women and their positions in maritime and oceans… read more
Various low- and zero-carbon marine fuels will allow shipping to meet its emissions targets, but more work is needed to… read more
Cleaning a ship’s submerged parts from barnacles and other growths, while the ship is in the water, can transfer invasive… read more
London, UK. 2 February 2021: The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has announced that it has been selected as a… read more
On 1 January 2020, new reduced limits on sulphur in fuel oil brought about a 70% cut in total sulphur… read more
BIMCO has joined the Neptune Declaration on Seafarer Well-being and Crew Change, and was encouraged to see the first publication… read more
A new time charter sanctions clause specifically designed for the container shipping sector has been published by BIMCO. The BIMCO… read more
RightShip and INTERCARGO have today announced the launch of an important new quality standard for the dry bulk sector, DryBMS…. read more
The fifth edition of the Guide provides chemical tanker operators and crew with up-to-date best practice guidance for safe and… read more
The International Chamber of Shipping is leading calls for governments to put seafarers and frontline maritime shore workers at the head of the vaccine queue and to designate seafarers as… read more
The version 4 of the cyber security guidelines is published at a time when shipowners and ship managers are faced… read more
he world’s governments have agreed to give further consideration to the detail of the concept of an IMO-supervised, industry financed,… read more
“If the EU implements a regional ETS, shipping risks getting hit by multiple emission trading systems which will make a… read more
Responding to the changes in the ship financing landscape, BIMCO’s Documentary Committee has adopted the new term sheet, SHIPLEASE, which… read more
As BIMCO launches Version 4 of the Shipping KPI system, users will find that new Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and… read more
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) is running a unique series of digital events which will give shipping industry leaders… read more
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), along with the International Maritime Health Association (IMHA) and the International Association of Independent… read more
“Seafarers: at the core of shippingʹs future” has been selected as the World Maritime theme for 2021, reflecting a clear… read more
With the future of crewing high on the agenda, BIMCO and ICS are preparing for the launch of the latest… read more
A new Just In Time Arrival Guide which aims to provide both port and shipping sectors with practical guidance on how to… read more
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has published its 4th Greenhouse Gas (GHG) study, and BIMCO finds the results very encouraging,… read more
The third phase of an IMO-implemented project to enhance safe and environmentally sound ship recycling in Bangladesh has been given… read more
Digitalization, big data, and new technologies such as artificial intelligence are key in enabling the post-COVID recovery, IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim told a a webinar (28 July)… read more
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has today reminded the global shipping industry that failure to adhere to crew change… read more
ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre (ISC) released its Half-Yearly Report 2020 (January to June). In this report they point out that 51… read more
IMO has facilitated virtual informal discussion sessions (6-10 July) on short-term greenhouse gas reduction measures for international shipping and their… read more
Good progress towards greener and safer ship recycling in Bangladesh has been reported during the annual meeting for the IMO-Norway-Bangladesh… read more
From 31 December 2020, the European Union’s Ship Recycling Regulations (EUSRR) will require ships of 500 GT and above flying… read more
The Republic of Korea (South Korea) is the latest country to announce the designation of national sulphur emission control areas… read more
Facilitating crew change in Singapore has been possible with various restrictions since 22 May. Since the release of the new… read more
The design, complexity and arrangement of engine rooms across the global shipping fleet vary far more widely than for bridges,… read more
IMO remains committed to reducing GHG emissions from ships, even though the COVID-19 pandemic has led to postponements of important… read more
Following up on recently adopted measures from the Panama Maritime Authority, allowing seafarers to work for up to 17 consecutive… read more
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) is encouraging ships around the world to sound their horns when in port at… read more
Governments have the power to solve a growing humanitarian crisis and must take action to bring seafarers home and allow their relief crews to join ships. “Get our hero… read more
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF), in conjunction with the International Association… read more
BIMCO has produced a COVID-19 Crew Change Clause for Time Charter Parties in response to the extraordinary circumstances faced by… read more
IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim has welcomed the latest initiatives to address the serious issue of piracy and armed robbery in… read more
The importance of collaboration between all maritime sectors has been thrown into the spotlight during the COVID-19 pandemic and will… read more
IMO is continuing to support work on information sharing to boost maritime security in the Western Indian Ocean and the… read more
Governments need to urgently act to ensure ships’ crew changeovers can take place to keep world trade flowing and avert a humanitarian and ship safety crisis, IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim has told Member… read more
The world’s reliance on maritime transport makes it more important than ever to keep ships moving, ports open and cross-border… read more
With the crew change deadline set out by a group of international stakeholders drawing ever closer, the administration in Hong… read more
8 June 2020 The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has placed the world in an unprecedented situation. To slow the spread of… read more
The ever-increasing pace of digital connectivity on board ship has led to the rapid development of onboard communications. Digitalisation is… read more
On World Oceans Day, Kitack Lim, Secretary-General, International Maritime Organization (IMO) invites a celebration of the majesty, beauty and sheer… read more
A ground-breaking Global Industry Alliance (GIA) has been launched to tackle two of the most pressing environmental issues of our… read more
Following a significant number of enquiries related to the recent relaxation of restrictions on crew change, the Maritime and Ports… read more
The Covid-19 crisis has painfully demonstrated the heterogeneous landscape that currently exists across ports worldwide. With the world’s attention now… read more
Angus Frew, current Secretary General & CEO of BIMCO, will extend his tenure by one month until the end of… read more
Download free Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance to help protect the health of seafarers (and passengers) as well as the general public here…. read more
The heads of the maritime, labour and aviation organizations of the United Nations have issued a plea for urgent action… read more
BIMCO, the world’s largest shipping association, has moved a step closer to finishing a global set of guidelines needed to… read more
On 14 May 2020, the U.S. Departments of State and Treasury, and the U.S. Coast Guard, issued a global advisory… read more
The UN Secretary General has been urged by global industrial and shipping leaders to persuade his 193 member states to… read more
There is little doubt the major topic making headlines during the current phase of the pandemic is the challenges related… read more
The inclusion of a liability cap is inspired by BIMCO’s standard offshore wind farm personnel transfer and support vessel charter… read more
BIMCO, the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers and Ocean Technologies Group maritime eLearning subsidiary Videotel have joined forces to provide access… read more
A key IMO initiative supporting ship decarbonization – the Global Industry Alliance (GIA) to Support Low Carbon Shipping – will intensify its… read more
Shipping is vital to the world supply chain. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it is crucial that all personnel involved are… read more
The need for ships to change crews and for seafarers to fly home at the end of their periods of… read more
Comprehensive ‘roadmap’ developed by a supply chain coalition led by industry and unions in cooperation with UN agencies 12-step plan… read more
In an effort to understand the situation that members are facing, BIMCO is launching a survey regarding the European Union’s… read more
The need for crew changeovers to take place is of the utmost urgency, IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim and shipping industry… read more
New data finds 150,000 seafarers trapped at sea by Covid-19 / Ships in ports across the world will sound their… read more
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has announced that meetings which were scheduled to be held in July, including the next… read more
Under a time charter party, owners place the ship at the disposal of charterers who can then give orders and… read more
Download free Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance to help protect the health of seafarers (and passengers) as well as the general public here…. read more
“You are not alone. You are not forgotten”. So said IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim in a moving personal message to seafarers everywhere, assuring them that IMO… read more
Trade by sea must continue to flow to maintain the continued provision of essential goods, including vital medical supplies, during the unprecedented global situation arising from the COVID-19 pandemic…. read more
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) are jointly calling on governments to take… read more
Partnerships are essential in tackling the global issue of marine plastic litter. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the Food… read more
In light of the preventive measures taken by ports states, making crew change and repatriation difficult, if not impossible, many… read more
The port State control (PSC) regimes which carry out inspections onboard ships to monitor and enforce compliance with international regulations… read more
The bunker samples are analysed by VPS whenever a short-term quality issue is identified in a specific port or region…. read more
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has released guidance for cases when COVID-19 results in unforeseen delays in the delivery of newbuild… read more
IMO has announced further meeting postponements, in the light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. the 7th session of the Sub-Committee… read more
“BIMCO had another successful year in 2019 with our members’ share of the global fleet increasing by one percentage point… read more
IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim has asked the United Nations system agencies to support IMO in its request to governments to… read more
New publication offers updated maritime security guidance for mariners operating off West Africa and the Gulf of Guinea Industry organisations, supported… read more
BIMCO, INTERCARGO and INTERTANKO welcome the ruling by the highest court in the United States on 30 March 2020 concluding… read more
CMA CGM Group has closed the first part of its agreement with China Merchants Port (CMP), with the sale of… read more
The port community of La Spezia has come together to offer a number of solutions catered to face the challenge… read more
Several representatives of the European supply chain have sent a letter to the President of the European Commission, Ursula Von… read more
The European Commission has extended the controversial Consortia Block Exemption Regulation, which allows container shipping lines to operate in alliance… read more
The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak started as a locally circulating infection associated with Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market but has since developed… read more
The port information section on BIMCO’s website consists of information obtained through publicly available sources, intelligence provided by local members… read more
IMO Secretary-General stresses vital need to maintain commerce by sea and protect seafarers’ welfare in face of coronavirus shut down…. read more
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the IMO Secretariat continues to function effectively. The London Headquarters building has reopened following deep cleaning… read more
BIMCO cannot emphasise enough that during this coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic outbreak, the safety of everyone is of paramount importance in… read more
The International Association of Independent Tanker Owners (INTERTANKO) has advised its Members to take measures to assist the global efforts… read more
Overview As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, some ships are experiencing operational challenges, such as shipyards or dry docks closing down…. read more
Overview BIMCO is providing members, quick and practical guidance on how to handle the COVID-19 outbreak. How you can protect… read more
Regional efforts to enhance maritime security are dependent on good information sharing, through multi-agency National Maritime Information Sharing Centres. An… read more
Overview The Chairpersons of the Round Table of international shipping associations (RT) met in Rome in February to exchange their… read more
Overview The Chairpersons of the Round Table of international shipping associations (RT) met in Rome in February to discuss current… read more
To mark International Women’s Day, celebrated on 8 March each year, Member States and observer delegations at an IMO sub-committee… read more
Document produced in collaboration with international bodies; WHO, IMO, ECDC and IMHA. Thursday 5th March – The International Chamber of Shipping… read more
BIMCO Article March 2020 Can you ever be certain you are not violating sanctions? As sanctions are growing in popularity… read more
In addition to choosing cleaner, greener fuels, utilizing onshore power supply service (also known as “cold ironing”, “alternative maritime power”… read more
Port state control authorities will begin to enforce the IMO’s Sulphur 2020 from 1st March, making it an offense for… read more
Meeting the ambitious goals in IMO’s initial GHG strategy to cut emissions from ships will need a range of solutions, from engine… read more
Overview The IMO 2020 global sulphur limit for marine fuel oil has now been in force for over one month…. read more
Media Release – 31 January 2020 “INTERCARGO applauds the IMO’s intention to improve casualty investigation reporting” Exactly one year ago,… read more
Forty-Eight States sign a public declaration to indicate their determination to bring the 2012 Cape Town Agreement on fishing vessel… read more
From 1 January 2020, sulphur oxide emissions from ships will be reduced considerably under a forthcoming International Maritime Organization (IMO)… read more
A global network of maritime technology cooperation centres has completed an impressive array of pilot projects over the past three… read more
Transboundary export of carbon dioxide (CO2) for the purpose of carbon capture and storage (or “sequestration”) can now be provisionally… read more
Amendments enter into force Amendments to an international treaty aimed at preventing the spread of potentially invasive species in ships’… read more
BIMCO has submitted a proposal to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to regulate propulsion power of ships in order to… read more
On 26 September, IMO and the global maritime community celebrate the annual World Maritime Day, under the theme “Empowering Women… read more
Low sulphur cap survey reveals high level of commitment to comply Palau International Ship Registry (PISR) has completed a survey… read more
Marking a milestone achievement in the UAE maritime industry, today (Tuesday 24th September) saw the UAE Shipping Association (UAESA) becoming… read more
BIMCO’s new DISMANTLECON contract, the first global standard contract designed for the dismantling and removal of offshore structures in the… read more
A packed house of delegates was confronted yesterday with the reality of powering global trade without the use of fossil… read more
The Round Table leaders of the major shipping industry trade associations BIMCO, ICS, INTERCARGO and INTERTANKO met in London yesterday… read more
A joint project from BIMCO and the Association of Ship Brokers & Agents (U.S.A.), Inc. (ASBA) to develop a standard… read more
Marsden Point, New Zealand came out as the highest-rated bulk terminal in BIMCOs Terminal Vetting Scheme. With 161 ships from… read more
“Sustainable shipping for a sustainable planet” has been selected as the World Maritime theme for 2020. This will provide an… read more
A new film from the International Maritime Organization (IMO) shows how IMO’s Women in Maritime programme is helping to support… read more
With six months to go until the implementation of the ‘Global Sulphur Cap’ the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has… read more
Limiting air pollution from ships; protecting human health and the environment New requirements for ships to cut sulphur oxide emissions… read more
A delegation from the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the Asian Shipowners’ Association (ASA) and the European Community Shipowners’ Associations… read more
ICHCA International has today published a digest of entries to the 2nd TT Club Innovation in Safety Award, comprising no… read more
A mandatory requirement for national governments to introduce electronic information exchange between ships and ports comes into effect from 8… read more
Demand drivers and freight rates Iran, Libya and Venezuela face export limitations because of sanctions and internal political troubles. At… read more
During ABS’ event in Athens, representatives from the Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS), the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Chevron… read more
In the wake of recent costly cyber security incidents involving large shipping companies, cyber security has become a major focus… read more
Palau International Ship Registry (PISR) has signed an agreement with VERIFAVIA (UK) LTD and VERIFAVIA SARL to act as independent… read more
Yacht owners now have more of a choice when it comes to registering their vessels as Palau International Ship Registry… read more
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has published the latest update of its Flag State Performance Table, which can be… read more
IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) pushed forward with a number of measures aimed at supporting the achievement of the… read more
As the shipping world changes, so does the way we work with ship owners, managers and operators. Our new website… read more
Oceans and seas cover 70 percent of the Earth’s surface. Humans use this landscape for defense, commerce, transportation, offshore drilling,… read more
There are numerous of questions arising concerning the term “quality”. Most of these questions are focusing on what quality is… read more
Speaking in Istanbul, Simon Bennett, Deputy Secretary General of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) warned today that avoiding overcapacity… read more
7 minute read In this article you will find out: How autonomous shipping technologies could improve or disrupt the industry… read more
The prime reason for which every seafarer is wished “Smooth sailing and Calm seas” before boarding a vessel is to… read more
Hybrid is not only here, it is growing, and with that growth it will soon reach far beyond coastal applications…. read more
A bulk carrier was anchored prior delivery to a shipowner. Before delivery, the shipowner requested bunker supply to the ship,… read more
Representatives from major maritime technology companies gathered in London on Tuesday for the inaugural meeting of the Smart Maritime Council,… read more
One of the world’s fastest growing ship registries is calling for greater co-operation with regulators and a stronger support for… read more
Italian worldwide leading broker for marine insurance Cambiaso Risso Group has signed a strategic partnership agreement with French insurance broker… read more
PRESS RELEASE The world’s fastest growing ship registry has now joined more than 2,000 other maritime professionals by becoming the… read more
PRESS RELEASE Palau International Ship Registry, the world’s fastest growing flag, added yet more vessels into its fleet with the… read more
The Republic of Palau has been officially removed from the European Union’s list of tax havens after it was included… read more
One of the first ship registries to advocate the use of electronic certification has started issuing e-certificates to its fleet…. read more
The fight against bribery and corruption in the shipping world is being led by Palau International Ship Registry (PISR) which… read more
The fight against bribery and corruption in the shipping world is being led by Palau International Ship Registry (PISR) which… read more
The vessel described in the recent reports as being a “ghost” container ship with no crew or cargo near the… read more
Cross-party event on 21 September to debate opportunities and risks of automated and digital technologies for maritime cargo safety, security,… read more
Palau International Ship Registry (PISR) – the world’s fastest growing flag according to the respected Fairplay magazine in October 2017… read more
Palau International Ship Registry (PISR) has signed an agreement with VERIFAVIA (UK) LTD and VERIFAVIA SARL to act as… read more
SMART ships will continue to be the driving force for the new decade as technology puts the control… read more
There is no turning back says CEO SMART ships will continue to be the driving force for the new decade… read more
Yacht owners now have more of a choice when it comes to registering their vessels as Palau International Ship Registry… read more
Palau International Ship Registry (PISR) has expanded its global reach by linking up with a leading maritime consultancy…. read more
The recent article in NK Pro News which stated “Other countries in the region like Palau still appear to have… read more
Smart shipping needs smarter support and at Posidonia 2018 Palau International Ship Registry (PISR) thinks the industry has… read more
As the European yachting season begins Palau International Ship Registry (PISR) has upgraded yacht registration with a number of custom… read more
Palau International Ship Registry Appoints Senior Principal Surveyor Palau International Ship Registry (PISR) takes immense pleasure in announcing… read more
Palau keeps an eye out with Pole Star Palau International Ship Registry (PISR) the world’s fastest growing flag has… read more
Palau International Ship Registry has become the fastest growing flag in the shipping world with an impressive 43.2% growth in… read more
Port State Control could be about to change and move away from black, grey and white performance lists as pressure… read more
The Palau International Ship Registry (PISR) has seen a strong increase in its fleet size as more shipowners… read more
Palau International Ship Registry (PISR) said it has expanded its global reach into 29 countries with a total of 42… read more
The shipping world needs to wake up and embrace the philosophy of smart shipping because it is already here… read more
Response to Journalist Date of issue 8 August 2017 Palau International Ship Registry (PISR) has taken the initiative in the… read more
The Paris MoU Blacklist status is stopping the growth of new registries, is anti-competitive and has become a vicious circle… read more
The Palau International Ship Registry (PISR) has opened a new head office in one of the world’s most… read more
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