Digitalization of shipping – more important than ever
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
Negligence of small minority risks setbacks to crew change progress
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has today reminded the global shipping industry that failure to adhere to crew change… read more
Piracy and armed robbery against ships in Asia
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: Informal discussions focus on cutting shipping’s carbon intensity
IMO has facilitated virtual informal discussion sessions (6-10 July) on short-term greenhouse gas reduction measures for international shipping and their… read more
Bangladesh: Further progress towards greener and safer ship recycling
Good progress towards greener and safer ship recycling in Bangladesh has been reported during the annual meeting for the IMO-Norway-Bangladesh… read more
COVID-19 CAUSES PROBLEMS FOR IMPLEMENTING EU LEGISLATION
From 31 December 2020, the European Union’s Ship Recycling Regulations (EUSRR) will require ships of 500 GT and above flying… read more
South Korean New Sulphur Contral Area – 1 September
The Republic of Korea (South Korea) is the latest country to announce the designation of national sulphur emission control areas… read more
SELF-QUARANTINE IS CRUCIAL FOR CREW CHANGE IN SINGAPORE
Facilitating crew change in Singapore has been possible with various restrictions since 22 May. Since the release of the new… read more
ICS launches essential Guidance for Engine Room Safety
The design, complexity and arrangement of engine rooms across the global shipping fleet vary far more widely than for bridges,… read more
Reducing GHG emissions from ships – discussions on short-term measures
IMO remains committed to reducing GHG emissions from ships, even though the COVID-19 pandemic has led to postponements of important… read more
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