Organisations
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YoungShip Sri Lanka appoints new Executive Committee at AGM
The shipping industry has always been a resilient one, no matter what obstacles challenge the industry; it has steered its way through the trials and made the most of every situation. Being part of this resilient industry, YoungShip Sri Lanka which entered its ninth year of existence this year, has…
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IMO : Enhancing security of cruise terminals in the Seychelles
Seychelles is an important cruise tourism destination. Screening checkpoints for passengers and their baggage are key in ensuring the safety and security of international ports. A new IMO-developed training course in maritime cruise, ferry passenger, and baggage screening and searching took place at the Seychelles Defence Academy (26-28 April). Thirty…
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BUGWRIGHT2 Senior Advisory Group Meeting
– Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute (GOI) hosted the first BUGWRIGHT2 Senior Advisory Group Meeting, “Overcoming Regulatory Barriers For Service Robotics in an Ocean Industry Context”. The event facilitated discussions from international, national, and regional experts on remote inspection technology, remote survey, robotics, and autonomous systems. The role of the Senior…
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Ralf Nagel will step down after 12 years as Chief Executive Officer (VDR) on 30 April
Martin Kröger has been working for the VDR as Managing Director for 10 years and, in this capacity, has played a key role in the fields of European and international shipping policy Effective 30 April 2022, former Senator Ralf Nagel (63) will step down after 12 years as Chief Executive…
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IMO : Tackling aquatic invasive species introduced via biofouling
A major project to tackle bioinvasions by organisms that can build up on ships’ hulls and other marine structures saw activities slow down during the COVID-19 pandemic but is on track to meet its targets. The Global Project Task Force of the IMO-executed GloFouling Partnerships project, a collaboration between the…
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IMO : South Africa signs Jeddah Amendment to combat illicit maritime activity
South Africa has become the 17th signatory* to the Jeddah Amendment to the Djibouti Code of Conduct (DCoC). The Jeddah Amendment was adopted in 2017 to broaden the scope of the DcoC, which was developed and adopted in 2009 by countries in the Western Indian Ocean and Gulf of Aden…
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IPCSA-BIC agreement will deliver clarity in supply chain
A new agreement between the International Port Community Systems Association (IPCSA) and the Bureau International des Containers (BIC) will help to deliver much-needed clarity in the supply chain, assisting users in identifying the container facility where their cargo is currently located. IPCSA has announced that it will incorporate the BIC…
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IMO : 100th ratification of Maritime Labour Convention welcomed PDF
IMO has welcomed the 100th ratification of the International Labour Organization (ILO)‘s Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006, which is the global instrument mandating seafarers’ employment rights and decent working conditions. Oman deposited its instrument of ratification with the ILO on 11 April 2022. The MLC, 2006, is considered the fourth…
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EMSA has published data on maritime accidents in Europe in 2021PDF
The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) has released its preliminary annual casualties and incidents report for 2020, which has found a reduction of 18% in the total number of casualties compared with 2019. This is an incredibly positive finding given the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the shipping industry.…
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Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority joins the International Port Community Systems Association
The International Port Community Systems Association (IPCSA) has expanded its membership once again by welcoming the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority as its newest member. The Port Authority is responsible for the ports of La Spezia, which handled 13 million tonnes of cargo in 2021, and the neighboring port of…
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