Organisations
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IPCSA : Thanks Jérôme Besancenot for his work as Chairman of IPCSA’s PROTECT Group
During the Port Technology International Smart Digital Ports Conference held in May 2022, IPCSA chairman Hans Rook made a special presentation to Jérôme, in recognition of his work as chairman of the PROTECT group since 2015. Jérôme recently stepped down as chairman, passing the baton on to Nico De Cauwer…
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United Nation WorldOcean Day : A day for humanity to celebrate the ocean
The United Nations has designated 8 June as World Ocean Day A day for humanity to celebrate the ocean The United Nations marks World Oceans Day each year on 8 June through an annual event coordinated by the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea (Office of…
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IMO : Lowering containership emissions through Just In Time arrivals
Just In Time (JIT) arrivals allow ships to optimize speed during their voyage to arrive in port when berth, fairway, and nautical services are available. Containerships can reduce fuel consumption and resulting carbon dioxide emissions by 14% on a per voyage basis using JIT arrival, according to a new study,…
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IMO : Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) – 78th session, 6-10 June 2022
The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) – 78th session will meet in virtual session from 6-10 June 2022 Tackling climate change – cutting GHG emissions from ships – progressing the work Proposal to designate the Mediterranean Sea, as a whole, as an Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides BWM Convention experience-building phase, application,…
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Win-Win-Wind! IWSA underlines the growing role of wind propulsion technology in decarbonisation
Under embargo until 08.06.200, 07.00 CEST London – June 08, 2022: As discussions get underway at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 78th session this week (6 – 10 June), in the middle of which UN World Oceans Day 2022 will be celebrated (8 June), the…
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Neptune Indicator numbers remain consistently stable, pointing to a return to a normal situation
The June Crew Change Indicator continues to point to an encouraging global stabilization of the crew change situation. While challenges persist, these are not reflected as an increase in seafarers remaining onboard beyond contract expiry. The latest Indicator shows that the number of seafarers on board vessels beyond the expiry…
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EMSA RPAS flying over the Black Sea region in support of Romanian national authorities
Romanian national authorities have been using EMSA RPAS to conduct flights over the Black Sea region from a base in Mangalia. The flights are offering enhanced maritime surveillance to the country’s Border Police, Naval Authority, and National Agency for Fishing and Aquaculture. The day-to-day monitoring provided by the remotely piloted…
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IMO-Norway GreenVoyage2050 project extended
The IMO-Norway GreenVoyage2050 project, which provides support to developing countries to reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions from ships, has been extended to December 2023. Phase I of the project was scheduled to end on 19 May 2022 but was granted an extension by the Government of Norway in response to…
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The number of pretenders to the presidency of Fedespedi rises to three
Andrea Scarpa (Fratelli Cosulich) will formalize his candidacy in the next few hours which would be added to those of Pitto and (probably) De Ruvo No longer just two but three parties have become interested in proposing their candidacy for the next presidency of Fedespedi, the national federation of international…
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ZESTAs announces strategic partnership with Ince
Ince/ZESTAs partnership is set to have a significant impact on accelerating true zero-emissions shipping ahead of 2030. ZESTAs is proud to announce its strategic collaboration with Ince, a full-service law firm with one of the most respected and longstanding shipping practices internationally. The global drive to reduce emissions has meant…
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