ICS Environmental Organizations and Shipping Industry Call For Carriage Ban on Non-compliant Fuel
Leading environmental organizations and the global shipping industry have joined in calling for an explicit prohibition on the carriage of non-compliant marine fuels when the global 0.5% sulphur cap takes effect in 2020. _x000D_ IMO has agreed that from 1st January 2020 the maximum permitted sulphur content of marine fuel (outside Emission Control Areas) will […]
IMO Continued support for safe and sustainable ship recycling in Bangladesh
The second phase of an IMO-implemented project to enhance safe and environmentally sound ship recycling in Bangladesh is set to begin in January, following a US$1.1 million funding agreement with Norway. _x000D_ The two-year project will build on the first phase of the Safe and Environmentally Sound Ship Recycling in Bangladesh (SENSREC) project, which resulted […]
IMO Seafarer shore leave gets extra protection from 1 January 2018
_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Seafarers’ rights to shore leave have been strengthened through amendments which enter into force globally on 1 January 2018, under the revised treaty which aims to achieve the smooth transit in ports of ships, cargo and passengers. _x000D_ The amendments to the Convention on Facilitation of International Maritime Traffic (FAL Convention) also […]
ICS Chairman Commends China's Positive Engagement With IMO
The Chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), Mr Esben Poulsson, has praised the positive role played by the Chinese Government in supporting the global regulatory framework for merchant shipping provided by the UN International Maritime Organization (IMO). In his keynote speech to the Marintec conference in Shanghai today, Mr Poulsson welcomed China’s close […]
IMO Seafarer shore leave gets extra protection from 1 January 2018
Seafarers’ rights to shore leave have been strengthened through amendments which enter into force globally on 1 January 2018, under the revised treaty which aims to achieve the smooth transit in ports of ships, cargo and passengers. _x000D_ The amendments to the Convention on Facilitation of International Maritime Traffic (FAL Convention) also bring in a […]
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IMO Assembly adopts vision and strategic directions
The IMO Assembly met for its 30th session at IMO Headquarters in London, United Kingdom (27 November to 6 December). The Assembly was the largest-ever gathering at IMO Headquarters in London, attended by some 1,400 participants, including 56 at the ministerial level, from 165 Member States, as well as observers from inter-governmental and non-governmental organizations. […]
IMO Continued support for safe and sustainable ship recycling in Bangladesh
The second phase of an IMO-implemented project to enhance safe and environmentally sound ship recycling in Bangladesh is set to begin in January, following a US$1.1 million funding agreement with Norway. _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ The two-year project will build on the first phase of the Safe and Environmentally Sound Ship Recycling in Bangladesh (SENSREC) […]
IMO Assembly adopts vision and strategic directions
The IMO Assembly met for its 30th session at IMO Headquarters in London, United Kingdom (27 November to 6 December). The Assembly was the largest-ever gathering at IMO Headquarters in London, attended by some 1,400 participants, including 56 at the ministerial level, from 165 Member States, as well as observers from inter-governmental and non-governmental organizations. […]
The Panama Maritime Authority recognizes GMC for its superior efforts
The Panama Maritime Authority, on the occasion of the 100 years of the Panama Ship Registry, recognizes GMC Maritime Training Center for its superior efforts in assuring successful seafarers training through exemplary practices. _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_
