Organisations
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IMO : Seafarer access to medical care a matter of life and death
Joint Statement by IMO and ILO highlights the need for prompt access for medical assistance for vital key worker seafarers Receiving medical care can be a matter of life or death for seafarers who fall ill while working on ships. The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the…
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IMO : Progress made on life-cycle Greenhouse Gas (GHG) guidelines for alternative low/zero carbon marine fuels
An International Maritime Organization (IMO) working group has made concrete progress in developing lifecycle GHG/carbon intensity guidelines (LCA guidelines), to be utilized when assessing the overall climate impact of new fuels, which shipping needs to transition to in order to meet the GHG reduction ambitions, as set out in IMO’s…
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EMSA’s remotely piloted aircraft monitors sulphur emissions from ships transiting the busy Strait of Gibraltar
Over the summer EMSA’s remotely piloted aircraft have been monitoring the level of sulphur oxides released by ships transiting the Strait of Gibraltar, one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes. The operation carried out by the Spanish General Directorate of Merchant Marine – under the direction of the Spanish Ministry…
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IMO : Draft interim guidelines for ships using fuel cells agreed by Sub-Committee
Draft interim guidelines aimed at providing international standard provisions for ships using fuel cell power installations have been agreed by IMO’s Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC 7). The draft interim guidelines cover issues including fire systems and gas/vapour detection. The guidelines are intended to ensure the safe…
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IWSA : Wind Propulsion Innovation Awards 2021 Launch and Call for Nominations.
The International Windship Association (IWSA) has today announced that nominations for the second Wind Propulsion Innovation Awards are officially open. These awards recognize pioneering projects, technological innovation, and the key people and companies making a real difference in advancing wind propulsion as low carbon, truly sustainable option for the world’s…
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IMO : Maritime sector’s commitment to act on climate change highlighted in new video
“The IMO community is highly committed to tackling climate change,” IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim says, in an interview for Making Waves: The Future of Shipping, a news-style video launched at IMO Headquarters (13 September) as part of London International Shipping Week. The programme showcases the collaborative efforts already in place…
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IMO : Draft interim guidelines for ships using fuel cells agreed by Sub-Committee
Draft interim guidelines aimed at providing provide international standard provisions for ships using fuel cell power installations have been agreed by IMO’s Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC 7). The draft interim guidelines cover issues including fire systems and gas/vapor detection. The guidelines and are intended to ensure…
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ICS : issues new anti-COVID guidance for seafarers and shipowners PDF
– On the first day of London International Shipping Week, the International Chamber of Shipping has published new and updated guidance to protect seafarers and shipowners against the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic. The free resources include guidance on vaccinations, manning agents, mental health issues, and shore leave. Despite noted…
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