BIMCO OFFERS FREE INFORMATION ON PORTS
The port information section on BIMCO’s website consists of information obtained through publicly available sources, intelligence provided by local members… read more
Tackling COVID-19 – a voyage together
IMO Secretary-General stresses vital need to maintain commerce by sea and protect seafarers’ welfare in face of coronavirus shut down…. read more
IMO Secretariat continues work despite COVID-19
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the IMO Secretariat continues to function effectively. The London Headquarters building has reopened following deep cleaning… read more
CORONAVIRUS – FREE BIMCO POSTERS TO HELP PROTECT SEAFARERS AND VISITORS ONBOARD SHIPS
BIMCO cannot emphasise enough that during this coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic outbreak, the safety of everyone is of paramount importance in… read more
HomeNews DeskPress Releases Covid-19 and its impact on the tanker industry
The International Association of Independent Tanker Owners (INTERTANKO) has advised its Members to take measures to assist the global efforts… read more
BIMCO GUIDANCE ON COVID-19 IMPLICATIONS FOR SHIPS’ CERTIFICATES
Overview As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, some ships are experiencing operational challenges, such as shipyards or dry docks closing down…. read more
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) – QUICK GUIDANCE
Overview BIMCO is providing members, quick and practical guidance on how to handle the COVID-19 outbreak. How you can protect… read more
Focus on information sharing to boost maritime security in Western Indian Ocean
Regional efforts to enhance maritime security are dependent on good information sharing, through multi-agency National Maritime Information Sharing Centres. An… read more
IMO EXPECTS 77% DROP IN OVERALL SOX EMISSIONS FROM SHIPS
Overview The Chairpersons of the Round Table of international shipping associations (RT) met in Rome in February to exchange their… read more
ROUND TABLE LOOKS AT INDUSTRY CHALLENGES
Overview The Chairpersons of the Round Table of international shipping associations (RT) met in Rome in February to discuss current… read more
IMO Member States declare support for “full and equal rights” for women
To mark International Women’s Day, celebrated on 8 March each year, Member States and observer delegations at an IMO sub-committee… read more
International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) issues new Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance for shipping industry
Document produced in collaboration with international bodies; WHO, IMO, ECDC and IMHA. Thursday 5th March – The International Chamber of Shipping… read more
Are you violating sanctions?
BIMCO Article March 2020 Can you ever be certain you are not violating sanctions? As sanctions are growing in popularity… read more
Safe operation of on-shore power supply to ships
In addition to choosing cleaner, greener fuels, utilizing onshore power supply service (also known as “cold ironing”, “alternative maritime power”… read more
SHIPOWNERS AND OPERATORS COULD FACE DETENTION OF SHIPS FROM 1ST MARCH UNDER IMO RULE
Port state control authorities will begin to enforce the IMO’s Sulphur 2020 from 1st March, making it an offense for… read more
How can IMO’s Initial GHG Strategy goals be achieved?
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
BIMCO, ICS, INTERCARGO AND INTERTANKO LAUNCH SURVEY TO IDENTIFY FUEL OIL ISSUES
Overview The IMO 2020 global sulphur limit for marine fuel oil has now been in force for over one month…. read more
“INTERCARGO applauds the IMO’s intention to improve casualty investigation reporting”
Media Release – 31 January 2020 “INTERCARGO applauds the IMO’s intention to improve casualty investigation reporting” Exactly one year ago,… read more
IMO fishing vessel treaty gets a major boost at historic IMO-led Ministerial Conference
Forty-Eight States sign a public declaration to indicate their determination to bring the 2012 Cape Town Agreement on fishing vessel… read more
Sulphur 2020: stakeholders prepare for a sea change from 1 January 2020
From 1 January 2020, sulphur oxide emissions from ships will be reduced considerably under a forthcoming International Maritime Organization (IMO)… read more
EU/IMO global project drives energy efficiency in the maritime sector
A global network of maritime technology cooperation centres has completed an impressive array of pilot projects over the past three… read more
Addressing barriers to transboundary carbon capture and storage
Transboundary export of carbon dioxide (CO2) for the purpose of carbon capture and storage (or “sequestration”) can now be provisionally… read more
Addressing invasive species in ships’ ballast water treaty
Amendments enter into force Amendments to an international treaty aimed at preventing the spread of potentially invasive species in ships’… read more
BIMCO POINTS TO SHIPS’ POWER AS A MEAN TO CURB EMISSIONS
BIMCO has submitted a proposal to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to regulate propulsion power of ships in order to… read more
IMO – Supporting gender equality, empowering women – World Maritime Day 2019
On 26 September, IMO and the global maritime community celebrate the annual World Maritime Day, under the theme “Empowering Women… read more
IMO 2020 Sulphur Regulation Your Opinion Matters
Low sulphur cap survey reveals high level of commitment to comply Palau International Ship Registry (PISR) has completed a survey… read more
UAE Shipping Association becomes a full member of the International Chamber of Shipping
Marking a milestone achievement in the UAE maritime industry, today (Tuesday 24th September) saw the UAE Shipping Association (UAESA) becoming… read more
INDUSTRY’S FIRST DECOMMISSIONING CONTRACT NOW AVAILABLE FROM BIMCO
BIMCO’s new DISMANTLECON contract, the first global standard contract designed for the dismantling and removal of offshore structures in the… read more
Fourth Propulsion Revolution: ICS Reaches Beyond the Shipping Community
A packed house of delegates was confronted yesterday with the reality of powering global trade without the use of fossil… read more
Round Table leaders set their sights on the future
The Round Table leaders of the major shipping industry trade associations BIMCO, ICS, INTERCARGO and INTERTANKO met in London yesterday… read more
FIRST DRAFT GAS TANKER VOYAGE CHARTER PARTY WELL UNDERWAY
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 the highest-rated bulk terminal in BIMCOs Terminal Vetting Scheme
Marsden Point, New Zealand came out as the highest-rated bulk terminal in BIMCOs Terminal Vetting Scheme. With 161 ships from… read more
World Maritime theme for 2020: “Sustainable shipping for a sustainable planet”
“Sustainable shipping for a sustainable planet” has been selected as the World Maritime theme for 2020. This will provide an… read more
Turning the Tide – promoting gender diversity in the maritime sector
A new film from the International Maritime Organization (IMO) shows how IMO’s Women in Maritime programme is helping to support… read more
Six Months to go to the ‘Global Sulphur Cap’
With six months to go until the implementation of the ‘Global Sulphur Cap’ the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has… read more
IMO Counting down to sulphur 2020
Limiting air pollution from ships; protecting human health and the environment New requirements for ships to cut sulphur oxide emissions… read more
Shipping Industry Expresses Concern Over Recent Trade Developments
A delegation from the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the Asian Shipowners’ Association (ASA) and the European Community Shipowners’ Associations… read more
Full details of innovative supply chain safety measures published
ICHCA International has today published a digest of entries to the 2nd TT Club Innovation in Safety Award, comprising no… read more
International Day of the Seafarer 2019: get on board with gender equality
A mandatory requirement for national governments to introduce electronic information exchange between ships and ports comes into effect from 8… read more
Tanker shipping: while we wait for 2020 to kick in, its all about politics
Demand drivers and freight rates Iran, Libya and Venezuela face export limitations because of sanctions and internal political troubles. At… read more
Shipping experts discuss decarbonisation and technology
During ABS’ event in Athens, representatives from the Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS), the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Chevron… read more
New cyber security clause from BIMCO
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) appoints Verifavia to provide IMO DCS verification services to its global fleet
Palau International Ship Registry (PISR) has signed an agreement with VERIFAVIA (UK) LTD and VERIFAVIA SARL to act as independent… read more
Same high standers no matter what the size
Yacht owners now have more of a choice when it comes to registering their vessels as Palau International Ship Registry… read more
ICS Updates Flag State Performance Table
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has published the latest update of its Flag State Performance Table, which can be… read more
UN agency pushes forward on shipping emissions reduction
IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) pushed forward with a number of measures aimed at supporting the achievement of the… read more
Palau International Ship Registry opens to the world
As the shipping world changes, so does the way we work with ship owners, managers and operators. Our new website… read more
Enhancing Maritime Safety Through Visualization
Oceans and seas cover 70 percent of the Earth’s surface. Humans use this landscape for defense, commerce, transportation, offshore drilling,… read more
Safety Management: Why Quality is important among shipping organizations
There are numerous of questions arising concerning the term “quality”. Most of these questions are focusing on what quality is… read more
Oversupply Still Major Challenge Warns ICS
Speaking in Istanbul, Simon Bennett, Deputy Secretary General of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) warned today that avoiding overcapacity… read more
The Future of Autonomous Shipping: A Talk with Lloyd’s Register on the Impact of Autonomous and Unmanned Marine Systems
7 minute read In this article you will find out: How autonomous shipping technologies could improve or disrupt the industry… read more
What Seafarers Should Do After The Vessel Receives Storm Warning?
The prime reason for which every seafarer is wished “Smooth sailing and Calm seas” before boarding a vessel is to… read more
Marine Hybrid quietly arrives … positioned to explode
Hybrid is not only here, it is growing, and with that growth it will soon reach far beyond coastal applications…. read more
Case study: Inadequate valve opening
A bulk carrier was anchored prior delivery to a shipowner. Before delivery, the shipowner requested bunker supply to the ship,… read more
Smart Maritime Council to Boost Software Compatibility
Representatives from major maritime technology companies gathered in London on Tuesday for the inaugural meeting of the Smart Maritime Council,… read more
PISR backs greater support for SMART shipping
One of the world’s fastest growing ship registries is calling for greater co-operation with regulators and a stronger support for… read more
European Marine Insurance Firms Join Forces
Italian worldwide leading broker for marine insurance Cambiaso Risso Group has signed a strategic partnership agreement with French insurance broker… read more
Palau Lines Up With BIMCO
PRESS RELEASE The world’s fastest growing ship registry has now joined more than 2,000 other maritime professionals by becoming the… read more
Palau Marks its Presence in Dubai
PRESS RELEASE Palau International Ship Registry, the world’s fastest growing flag, added yet more vessels into its fleet with the… read more
Palau comes off EU blacklist
The Republic of Palau has been officially removed from the European Union’s list of tax havens after it was included… read more
Palau loses the paper and keeps the faith
One of the first ship registries to advocate the use of electronic certification has started issuing e-certificates to its fleet…. read more
Palau flies the flag for maritime anti-corruption standards
The fight against bribery and corruption in the shipping world is being led by Palau International Ship Registry (PISR) which… read more
Palau Flies the Flag for Maritime Anti-Corruption Standards
The fight against bribery and corruption in the shipping world is being led by Palau International Ship Registry (PISR) which… read more
Palau International Ship Registry
The vessel described in the recent reports as being a “ghost” container ship with no crew or cargo near the… read more
ICHCA Vancouver seminar to explore new technologies
Cross-party event on 21 September to debate opportunities and risks of automated and digital technologies for maritime cargo safety, security,… read more
Palau on right track with ISN
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) appoints Verifavia to provide IMO DCS verification services to its global fleet
Palau International Ship Registry (PISR) has signed an agreement with VERIFAVIA (UK) LTD and VERIFAVIA SARL to act as… read more
SMART Ships Are The Future
SMART ships will continue to be the driving force for the new decade as technology puts the control… read more
SMARTer ships are the future of shipping
There is no turning back says CEO SMART ships will continue to be the driving force for the new decade… read more
Same high standards no matter what the size
Yacht owners now have more of a choice when it comes to registering their vessels as Palau International Ship Registry… read more
TMG flies flag for Palau International Ship Registry
Palau International Ship Registry (PISR) has expanded its global reach by linking up with a leading maritime consultancy…. read more
Comment on North Korean association: U.S. helping Pacific Island nations enforce North Korea maritime sanctions.
The recent article in NK Pro News which stated “Other countries in the region like Palau still appear to have… read more
Palau International Ship Registry Calls For More Technology
Smart shipping needs smarter support and at Posidonia 2018 Palau International Ship Registry (PISR) thinks the industry has… read more
Set sail for a new yachting season with Palau
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 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 keeps an eye out with Pole Star Palau International Ship Registry (PISR) the world’s fastest growing flag has… read more
Palau Registry sails into top spot
Palau International Ship Registry has become the fastest growing flag in the shipping world with an impressive 43.2% growth in… read more
Palau welcomes the future of shipping regulation
Port State Control could be about to change and move away from black, grey and white performance lists as pressure… read more
Palau Ship Registry Sees Surge in Registrations
The Palau International Ship Registry (PISR) has seen a strong increase in its fleet size as more shipowners… read more
Palau Ship Registry Reaches Panama
Palau International Ship Registry (PISR) said it has expanded its global reach into 29 countries with a total of 42… read more
Palau International Ship Registry: Smart Ships Need Smart Registries
The shipping world needs to wake up and embrace the philosophy of smart shipping because it is already here… read more
Final Voyage
Response to Journalist Date of issue 8 August 2017 Palau International Ship Registry (PISR) has taken the initiative in the… read more
New ship registries fight against a vicious cycle: Palau Registry
The Paris MoU Blacklist status is stopping the growth of new registries, is anti-competitive and has become a vicious circle… read more
Palau Ship Registry Opens New Piraeus Headquarters
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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