Organisations
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IMO : SOLAS amendments entering into force 1 January 2020
A set of important amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) and various codes mandatory under the Convention enter into force on 1 January 2020. They include: Addressing lifeboat maintenance – preventing accidents with lifeboats Amendments to SOLAS regulations III/3 and III/20 make mandatory…
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MOL Starts Joint Study Of Next-Generation Engine Diagnostic Application
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) announced that it has reached an agreement for joint development of the next-generation engine failure sign diagnosis application, in partnership with ClassNK Consulting Service Co., Ltd. (NKCS), IHI Power Systems Co., Ltd., and Mitsui E&S Machinery Co., Ltd. The four companies are looking to develop…
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IMO 2020 – cleaner shipping for cleaner air
From 1 January 2020 the global upper limit on the sulphur content of ships’ fuel oil will be reduced to 0.50% (from 3.50%). Known as “IMO 2020”, the reduced limit is mandatory for all ships operating outside certain designated Emission Control Areas*, where the limit is already 0.10%. Global limit…
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Putting the 2012 Cape Town Agreement on fishing vessel safety into force by 11 October 2022
IMO says it has moved “a significant step closer” to realising “a global regime to create much-needed safety standards for fishing vessels”, following a strong show of support for the Cape Town Agreement at its international ministerial conference, hosted in Torremolinos The IMO-led conference saw 48 states sign the Torremolinos…
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WMU Hosts BONUS BALTIMARI Workshop – From Research to Practice
The World Maritime University (WMU) hosted a BONUS BALTIMARI Workshop entitled “From Research to Practice”. The one-day research workshop focused on the assessment of research uptake and the possible pathways for its improvement. A document of best practices that would benefit, among others, policymakers and academia is one of the…
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IMO technical cooperation in Asia steps up a gear
The second regional Knowledge Partnership Workshop in Asia is underway in Bangkok, Thailand (16-20 December). Co-organised by IMO, Thailand’s Ministry of Transport and UNESCAP – the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia – the workshop is designed to support maritime technical cooperation activities in the region. The workshop…
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Shipping Sector Proposes USD 5 Billion R&D Board To Cut Emissions
The global maritime transport industry has submitted a proposal to form the world’s first collaborative shipping R&D programme to help eliminate CO2 emissions from international shipping. The proposal includes core funding from shipping companies across the world of about USD 5 billion over a 10-year period. Highlights of the proposal:…
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IMO : Supporting better ship recycling in Pakistan
The IMO Hong Kong Convention will set global standards for safe and environmentally sound ship recycling when it enters into force. A national workshop to raise awareness of the treaty and its related guidelines has taken place in Karachi, Pakistan (11-13 December), to help prepare the country for ratification and implementation…
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WMU : Empowering Women in the Maritime Community – JoMA Special Issue
The World Maritime University (WMU) has a longstanding commitment to empowering women in the maritime and ocean communities. The most recent result is the newly released WMU Journal of Maritime Affairs (JoMA) Special issue on Empowering Women in the Maritime Community. The publication is an outcome of the April 2019 WMU Third…
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Organization : Promoting spill prevention and response in Turkey
With the rise of transport by sea of chemicals and gases (both in bulk and containerized), proper preparedness for response to potential spill incidents involving hazardous and noxious substances (HNS) is increasingly important. The Regional Marine Pollution Emergency Response Centre for the Mediterranean Sea (REMPEC) hosted a three-day training in…
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