Organisations
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WMU : Inaugural Srivastava Memorial Lecture
The Inaugural Srivastava Memorial Lecture took place online. The memorial lecture has been established by the Centre for Maritime Law & Research, Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai, and the Directorate General of Shipping, Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Government of India in honour of the late Dr. C.P. Srivastava,…
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WASP: Wind Assisted Ship Propulsion
The WASP (Wind Assisted Ship Propulsion) project is funded by the Interreg North Sea Europe programme, part of the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), to the tune of €5.4 million. The project brings together universities and wind-assist technology providers with ship owners to research, trial, and validate the operational performance…
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IMO : Republic of Korea establishes permanent mission
The Republic of Korea has established a permanent mission to the International Maritime Organization. His Excellency Mr. Gunn Kim, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Korea to the IMO, met IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim at IMO Headquarters to present his credentials and letter of the establishment…
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IMO : Essential container guide now in all IMO official languages
A consortium of five industry bodies has formed to ensure that vital information about the correct packing of containers can be disseminated to a wide audience. The Container Owners Association, Global Shippers Forum, ICHCA International, TT Club, and the World Shipping Council together form the Cargo Integrity Group (CIG) which…
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Breaking News : EMSA joins the Balex Delta pollution response exercise in Finland
EMSA is taking part in the Balex Delta 2021 large-scale HNS and pollution response exercise, held on 24 and 25 August. In the exercise scenario, two tankers collide in the Gulf of Finland, resulting in oil and hazardous materials being released into the sea. The exercise, organized by the Finnish…
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IMO : Further shipping GHG emission reduction measures adopted
International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopts key mandatory measures to reduce ships’ carbon intensity; establishes a ship rating system. The MEPC adopted amendments to MARPOL Annex I to introduce a prohibition on the use and carriage for use as a fuel of heavy fuel oil (HFO) by ships in Arctic waters…
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IMO : supporting maritime security activities in East Africa
IMO has assisted in the strengthening of maritime security governance in East Africa by participating in two regional events during August: the Strategic Maritime Security and Blue Economy course (held 9-13 August) held in Kenya, and also the annual Cutlass Express event (26th July – 6th August), a United States…
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تعريب الموقع الرسمي للمنظمة البحرية الدولية واهم اتفاقياتها مع مصر
كتب : ربان احمد احمدى السمرى يوجد موقع المنظمة البحرية الدولية بثلاث لغات فقط وهى الإنجليزية والفرنسية والاسبانية ومن هنا جاء التساؤل لماذا لا توجد اللغة العربية هي الأخرى كلغة رسمية لموقع المنظمة البحرية الدولية يمكن من خلالها للناطقين باللغة العربية متابعة اخبار المنظمة البحرية الدولية أولا بأول تضم المنظمة…
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AGCS : Hydrogen – the opportunities and risks -Video
Hydrogen is predicted to play a leading role in the energy transition with the “green oil of the 21st century” increasingly promoted by governments worldwide. As an alternative to fossil fuels, it could be a valuable tool for tackling climate change in the future, helping many industries to reduce their…
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EMSA : Earth Observation services infosheet – Supporting Rescue PDFCoordination Centres
EMSA’s Earth Observation (EO) services can assist Maritime and Joint Rescue Coordination Centre’s (RCC) in a wide range of activities at sea, including support to search and rescue operations and exe … [doc id=50558]
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