Maritime lawyer Dr. Frank Wiswall receives 2015 International Maritime Prize
_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Dr. Frank Lawrence Wiswall Junior, former Chair of the IMO Legal Committee and Vice President (Honoris Causa) of the Comité Maritime International (CMI), has received the prestigious International Maritime Prize for 2015 for his contribution to the work of IMO over many years. _x000D_ Presenting the Prize, during a ceremony at IMO […]
Social Partners ask Commission to amend seafarers’ “Bill of Rights”
The European Social Partners in the maritime transport sector – European shipowners (ECSA) and European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) are requesting the European Commission to amend the Social Partners’ Agreement Directive on seafarers’ right to decent conditions of work. The Directive adopted in 2009 reflected the International Labour Organisation’s (ILO) Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), an […]
Ports Regulation – a stepping stone for genuine motorways of the sea
The European Parliament adopted today a report on the Regulation establishing a framework for the organisation of port services and financial transparency of ports presented by the rapporteur MEP Knut Fleckenstein. _x000D_ The proposal was originally put forward in 2013 but stalled due to the European Parliament elections in 2014 and then picked up again […]
Extension of Eunavfor Mandate is Necessary and Welcome to Counter Continuing Piracy Threat
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has welcomed the extension of EUNAVFOR Operation Atalanta, following a decision by the EU Council, which will continue to see military forces deployed for counter piracy operations in the Western Indian Ocean until December 2018. _x000D_ ICS Secretary General, Peter Hinchliffe said “The presence of military forces is […]
ICC Europe’s young arbitrators convene in Athens
_x000D_ The International Chamber of Commerce’s (ICC) 2016 series of regional Young Arbitration Forums (YAF) continues today, with the Europe Chapter’s 3rd Regional Conference taking place in Athens. _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Sponsored by Dryllerakis & Associates, Tsetos & Leboulanger Law Firm, M & P Bernitsas, Cocalis & Psarras, Thomas Cooper and with the support of […]
ICC Brazil operates ATA Carnet system ahead of Olympics
_x000D_ The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) is pleased to welcome Brazil as the 76th member of the ATA Carnet system. The ATA Carnet is an international customs document that allows duty- and tax-free temporary admission of goods into a country. _x000D_ Following the ICC Governing Bodies’ meetings in Sao Paulo last month, the Confederation […]
ICS Shipowners Reject Proposals for Ships to Pay for EU Ship Recycling Licences
_x000D_ Proposals to compel ships, regardless of flag, to pay for European Union ship recycling licences when calling at EU ports, will undermine efforts by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to improve working and environmental conditions in developing nations, where most ship recycling yards are located. _x000D_ If proposals to establish an EU ship recycling […]
New performance lists Paris MoU
Agreed performance lists Paris MoU _x000D_ At its 49th meeting last month, the Paris MoU Committee approved the 2015 inspection results and adopted new performance lists for flags and Recognized Organizations. These lists will take effect from 1 July 2016. _x000D_ The “White, Grey and Black (WGB) List” presents the full spectrum, from quality flags […]
IMO World Maritime Day theme for 2017: "Connecting Ships, Ports and People"
“Connecting Ships, Ports and People” has been selected as the World Maritime Day theme for 2017 following a proposal by Secretary-General Kitack Lim to the IMO Council. _x000D_ Addressing the IMO Council, meeting for its 116th session at IMO Headquarters in London, Mr. Lim said the theme would provide an opportunity to work with developed […]
IMO Enclosed space ship safety rule enters into force
_x000D_ A new regulation aimed at protecting seafarers who need to enter enclosed spaces, by requiring ships to carry portable atmosphere testing equipment on board, enters into force on 1 July 2016. _x000D_ Seafarers may be called upon to enter enclosed spaces on ships to manage or obtain equipment, assist a colleague or to inspect […]
