Organisations
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Conftrasporto: Freight Traffic down in Italy in 2023 up to 3%
The basic scenario developed by the association, on the other hand, assumes a decrease of 0.6% Pandemic, war, energy crisis and more will slow down the freight transport sector in Italy in 2023, which will therefore experience a decline in volumes. This is confirmed by the analyzes presented yesterday in…
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IMO : Boosting regional presence with new office in the MENA region in Egypt
IMO has agreed to boost its regional presence, with the establishment of a regional presence office in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, to be hosted in Alexandria, Egypt. The IMO Technical Cooperation Committee (TCC), at its 72nd session (17-20 October), agreed to the establishment to enhance IMO’s…
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IMO : Exploring opportunities for Indonesia in decarbonizing shipping
Indonesia, as the world’s largest archipelago with a major shipping fleet and a geographic location close to multiple strategic waterways, is a key player in the decarbonization of the maritime sector. Indonesia is focusing on energy transition as one of three priority areas for its presidency of the G20. It presents…
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IMO : Enabling Somalia to develop a legal framework to enhance maritime security
IMO is assisting the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) and regional authorities to put in place the required legal framework that gives full and complete effect to IMO instruments dealing with maritime security, during a five-day national workshop (23-27 October) in Mogadishu. [pdf id=’80605′] This is part of the EU-funded…
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ICS proposes global CO2 reduction fund to reward ‘first movers’ using low emission fuels
International Chamber of Shipping proposes global CO2 reduction fund to reward ‘first movers’ using low emission fuels Ships using low/net zero emission fuels would be financially rewarded for the emissions they prevent. Measure aims to ensure at least 5% of energy used by shipping globally is produced from alternative fuels…
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RINA joins the International Windship Association ( IWSA )
Hamburg, – Classification society, RINA has officially become an associate member of the International Windship Association (IWSA) with the intention of actively participating in the development and visualisation of the capabilities of wind, and wind-assisted propulsion. IWSA is a not-for-profit, member-driven organization that facilitates and promotes wind propulsion for commercial…
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EMSA : Update on Potential of Biofuels for Shipping
Among the broad spectrum of technology and fuel-solution pathways available for ship designers, builders, owners and operators, biofuels potentially offer medium and long-term marine fuel alternatives that can enter the market relatively quickly; they also offer the potential, if sustainability criteria are met, to reduce carbon output compared to traditional…
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Registration open for ICOMIA World Marinas Conference 2023
Hosted by the Portuguese Association of Ports and Marinas (APPR), the next edition of the prestigious ICOMIA World Marinas Conference will take place on the 9-11 October 2023 in Vilamoura Marina at the heart of the Algarve in Portugal. The conference preparation is well underway, aiming to make this the…
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IMO : How to manage biofouling to stop the spread
Killer shrimps, sea squirts and the spiny water flea are all examples of invasive aquatic species that have been introduced to new areas in various parts of the world by recreational craft such as boats, yachts and other small craft. Invasive aquatic species are known to be one of the…
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IMO : Durban roundtable focuses on COVID, digitalization and implementation
Transport and maritime Ministers and senior officials from five countries took part in a roundtable discussion with IMO Secretary‑General Lim, during the World Maritime Day Parallel Event (WMDPE), which is being held in Durban, South Africa (12 to 14 October 2022). The high-level discussions focused on two main topics; the…
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